The law hasn't changed, but the prosecutor has taken it on herself to alter the way in which the law is applied.
Not that I'm a huge fan of laws, but it is traditional to consult the legislature before effectively legalizing things like shoplifting, larceny, wanton destruction of property, trespass, breaking and entering....
The part where she is personally to be immediately informed if any personnel suspect an ICE or Homeland Security agent may be attending court is a nice touch, too.
Well, you know--limited resources necessitating prosecutorial discretion. Because, with crime so high, resources are badly stretched.
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Eric Hines
Sort of a Perp Impact Statement. We can't allow prosecution if the punishment phase would have an adverse impact on the criminal.
ReplyDeleteGood thing I had no plans to go to Boston...
ReplyDeleteThat's just nuts.
Boston's a nice place to visit, or was. I was there a few years back and really enjoyed walking the historic parts of the city. Of course, it was a cold and rainy day, which meant that those parts of the city were uncrowded. No doubt that greatly improved the experience for me.
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