By the time the offender can be brought into court the popular wrath against him has generally subsided; and there is in most instances very slight danger indeed of any prejudice existing in the minds of the jury against him.
Roosevelt notes that by the time offenders are tried, public anger often diminishes, affecting jury perceptions.
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