Former Prisoner Explains Why He Asked For A Longer Prison Sentence In Viral Thread

The court system in the United States is complex because it is divided into several levels and branches.

In theory, this complexity is necessary to ensure that the legal system can handle the diverse and varied types of cases that arise in a large and complex society like the United States. It also allows for a system of checks and balances, with multiple levels of appeal, to ensure that justice is served.

Matthew Hahn is a union journeyman and meditation teacher who knows this first-hand. In a Twitter thread, he shared his remarkable story describing how confusing the judicial system in the United States can be during plea bargaining.


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Nate Armbruster

Nate Armbruster is a stand-up comedian and writer based in Chicago who is likely writing a joke as you read this. Find him online at natecomedy.com.