No, it's more common just to nail someone for child porn or etc... rather than force the victim to testify for rape. So, yeah, we could try him for rape and whatever else but instead of putting the victim through a trial we will just put him through the wringer for the child porn charges. Usually the victim agrees to such an outcome to avoid embarrassment and judgement. Yeah, if I can put him away for a guaranteed 3 years without putting myself through extensive hardship and embarrassment by just agreeing to his child porn plea then ...ok. Because my outlook is worse (he says/she says) and I have to testify and go through hell for what may end up being nothing. Might as well assure he gets SOME time in jail. This is exactly why a conviction for child porn or 'pissing outside' is usually more than just that. It's a compromise, a major one usually, in favor of the offender.
Do sex offenders deserve a second chance?
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No, it's more common just to nail someone for child porn or etc... rather than force the victim to testify for rape. So, yeah, we could try him for rape and whatever else but instead of putting the victim through a trial we will just put him through the wringer for the child porn charges. Usually the victim agrees to such an outcome to avoid embarrassment and judgement. Yeah, if I can put him away for a guaranteed 3 years without putting myself through extensive hardship and embarrassment by just agreeing to his child porn plea then ...ok. Because my outlook is worse (he says/she says) and I have to testify and go through hell for what may end up being nothing. Might as well assure he gets SOME time in jail. This is exactly why a conviction for child porn or 'pissing outside' is usually more than just that. It's a compromise, a major one usually, in favor of the offender.