Evidence

We often hear real life stories of victims who were injured or sometimes murdered on many media platforms. After hearing about the sad and heart breaking news, one of the main questions we ask is if the person who did the crime was found. Unfortunately, sometimes the person that is accused of doing the crime can’t be held accountable because of the evidence used against them or no evidence is found at all.

If you are a big fan of documentaries on true crime then you’ll know exactly how frustrating it is when you watch a guilty person getting away. Following a story from the very beginning can make you feel like you’re a detective yourself. Listening to all of the stories from the witnesses or seeing the clues that leads up to the final trial can make you positive that a certain someone is guilty of the crime. Although were confident that the person is guilty, not having enough evidence could let them walk free which is justifiable but also a frustrating action.

In the text of “Evidence”, the writers express how over time the court system has changed which I believe is for the better. By not allowing just anyone to accuse an innnocent person, it has saved many lives from being taken away and locked inside a cell.

In today’s time, we still struggle with finding enough evidence to lock up an actual criminal. With how much technology has grown we have been able to go far and beyond to find evidence. Unfortunately, criminals are more familiar with the routine that detectives go through now which makes it easier for them to cover up their tracks. This makes it harder for the justice system to prove someone guilty.

There are different types of evidence that is searched for during a criminal case. If no evidence can be backed up with facts, then a criminal is free to go. Often after years go by, more evidence comes around and it can be enough to get that person back into jail or someone out of jail. On the other hand, I’ve heard stories of cops actually placing evidence on an innocent persons property to cover up for someone. It’s usually rare but having an innocent person that is being framed does happen.

As years go by, our justice system grows bigger and better everyday. It won’t be long until we compare today with the future like “Evidence” did with the witch trials. More criminals will be stopped and hopefully evidence will be easier to find. It is important to make sure that whoever is being charged with a crime is actually guilty, too many innocent lives are being taken away due to false evidence or because they’re being framed for a crime they didn’t do.