Comment on The dangers of letting algorithms make decisions in law enforcementparentComments−mdpopescu11y"no laws are constructed such that they are enforced in a mechanical fashion"Actually, I believe a lot of laws mandate minimums - see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandatory_sentencing−fsk11yEven when the law has a mandatory minimum, the prosecutor still has discretion for charging."If you go to trial and lose, we'll convict you for a Felony II, but if you take the plea bargain we'll only charge you with a Misdemeanor I."
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"no laws are constructed such that they are enforced in a mechanical fashion"
Actually, I believe a lot of laws mandate minimums - see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandatory_sentencing
Even when the law has a mandatory minimum, the prosecutor still has discretion for charging.
"If you go to trial and lose, we'll convict you for a Felony II, but if you take the plea bargain we'll only charge you with a Misdemeanor I."