The argument could be made that the main purpose is to rehabilitate those who have violated the law. however, anyone who has experienced it from the punitive side can attest that rehabilitative...
That you are innocent until proven guilty - you are guaranteed a trial by a jury of your peers - you have the right to baced by your accuser - - etc.Just read the Amendments to the US Constituion and...
To prevent funding Augmentation of Appropriations.
Augmentation of appropriations would allow "hiding" of the true cost.
For example, "we know we can't get Congressional approval for a $10 million...