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  The adversarial process of criminal prosecution in this country puts way too many innocent people behind bars because prosecutors have to focus on convictions rather than justice.
context: I spent five days in jail, wrongly accused, before they got everything straightened out. I can't even begin to fathom 25 effing years. >
  
  I was in a holding cell once that was all plexiglass and concrete. I think the air came through a crack under the door. There were 16 guys in this 16' space. I'm surprised I didn't pass out from lack of oxygen.
  It was weird being a citizen one second to a piece of shit on their shoe the next. I mean, I haven't experienced that with any other situation in life. How does that level of toxic and non-empathy affect a person? I could never be a police officer after hanging out with them any length of time. It's like they have blinders on.
  Me with my ADHD would experience each day like a year -- so, no, I could not handle prison. Just shoot me.
  Also, yes, I was not guilty. I waited 3 years for a trial and I was going all the way and the police officer didn't show. "Flat tire." I was contemplating whether to take your acquittal and abuse served or still go on with the trial. But I didn't want to tempt fate for the jury not to see someone with a badge and think "that's an honest person." Well sure, he convinced himself maybe -- but not enough to show up to even an unfair fight. >
  
  Did you know you could get arrested for riding your bike on the wrong side of the road?
  I sure as hell didn't. Cop even dropped by my house and dropped my bike and ipod off for "since I was so nice and did everything he asked"
  Spent about 10 hours in a cell like you described. It was so crowded people were sitting on the floor still touching each other. I've never felt more claustrophobic before that day.
  I ended up with a super cheap ticket (like $100) and over $1,200 in fees for sitting in a holding cell. 
  They even charged me for the apple juice and granola bar that I declined. >
  
  That you DECLINED?!?!?! they are definitely for profit. >
  
  They gave me a paper breaking down the fees which were all bullshit. And granted this was maybe 12 years ago so I don't remember clearly but I remember laughing at how expensive the granola bar and pouch of apple juice were. Something like $50
  Edit: just remembered, the granola bar and juice was labeled as a meal rather than a kindergarten snack and juice. >
  
  That's appalling >
  
  Appleing