Our founding fathers version of Justice and due process has been lost in the lower level courts.
A misdemeanor is considered a crime of low seriousness, and a felony one of high seriousness.
Criminal procedure puts the burden of proof on the prosecution – and any doubt is resolved in favor of the defendant. Today we are tried in the streets by an officer who will swear to whatever it takes.
Misdemeanor court rooms have no justice. The presumption of innocence was lost when the police officers word alone was considered creditable enough to convict. They often heavily target minorities, the disabled, the mentally ill and the homeless.
Plea bargining- Just say you're guilty and walk today. You could face 2years. If you go to trial you will never get it off your record.
Mislabeled crimes