Some people don't understand the notion of marginal deterrence. This accused murderer was already facing three life sentences. Is the threat of a fourth life sentence going to matter? Three life sentences didn't do it, but when he faces the fourth life sentence, that...
Bail Reform
Illinois Supreme Court halts plans to eliminate cash bail and other pretrial court hearing changes
On January 1st, 2023, Illinois was scheduled to implement the SAFE-T Act, a radical piece of legislation that barely passed the state legislature, with many Democrats voting against it. A county judge declared the law unconstitutional, but his ruling only applied to...
New York City: A serial pickpocket with more than 30 arrests gets released without bail or even a supervised-release restriction
Bail reform at its best. Released immediately after arrest and back on the street committing more crimes. Obviously, this criminal seems to be doing pretty well at his craft to afford $1,000 suits. From the New York Post. . . . A serial pickpocket with more than 30...