How can a minor be deemed mature enough to be tried as an adult? Why do people in the spotlight seem to buy their freedom after committing a crime? Our government tries to assure equal access to justice for all citizens. Regardless of position in society, laws are supposed to be enforced consistently, and criminals punished in an appropriate manner. This system needs some works, because it has many cracks that money seems to fall right through.
Equal access to justice means that everyone, despite social status, obtains the same treatment in our system. …
