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During the sentencing process of a trial, most jurisdictions permit the use of victim and witness impact statements as factors, although this relatively recent procedure is much debated. What do you think are the benefits and drawbacks of allowing these statements to be used?

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I might be wrong...

A jury trial may not always ensure the best outcome for every case. There are a number of disadvantages to having a trial by jury. As the people on a jury do not generally have a legal background, it is possible that they may not entirely understand complex legal documents or argument, or in-depth forensic evidence.

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