The sad part is the people who refuse to recognize this and keep repeating the 400 year numbers. That probably only makes it even more terrifying for the next defendant. Hopefully their lawyer will tell them what they're really facing, but it can be tough for a lawyer (we all hate the lying lawyers, right?) to overcome peer sentiment.
Perpetuating these myths does a disservice to anyone who believes them. If you want to take away prosecutors power to threaten, stop giving it to them.
Perpetuating these myths does a disservice to anyone who believes them. If you want to take away prosecutors power to threaten, stop giving it to them.