[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

Catch and release? Oh no!

Catch and release is for fly fishing for trout in mountain streams, not for scumbags that steal golf carts in the Villages. Catch and prosecute would be appropriate. Lock-them-up!

[Blessed2BNTV]

Where’s the Like button?

[Bay Kid]

Great news! No fear of jail, but at least they will be watched more in the future.

[Bjeanj]

Originally Posted by Aloha1

So, police do their job and a judge let's them out for $4K on a GRAND THEFT charge?? Was this the legal mandated decision or "they're just good 'ol boys who done wrong".???

Rather than a knee-jerk reaction to news of bail, have you asked yourself whether there is room in the jail to hold these people? Do you have feedback from LE as to who to hold vs who will probably show up for hearing/trial? Are you sufficiently experienced in judicial matters to make these determinations? Do you know what guidelines judges are required to follow?

You may want to consider these, and other questions before you start slandering the judicial system.

[redwitch]

Let’s see. Non-violent offenders. No mention of weapons or drugs in the household. Jails and prisons overcrowded. ADAs and PDs overwhelmed. Ditto probation/parole officers. And you expect them to stay in jail and then prison because it might affect your property in the future? Reality is most judges have guidelines they follow for bail. Plea bargaining pretty much takes care of sentencing guidelines. Don’t blame the judges. Blame the overcrowded facilities housing the mentally ill as inmates, the drug users who need help rather than prison, the innocent who took a plea rather than face decades behind bars (yes, there are many of these), the recidivists who couldn’t find a job paying a livable wage so did what they could to survive.

Our justice system is broken. Not sure if we can fix it but the bandaid approach certainly isn’t working. Rather than railing at judges, get the facts, help where you can. Maybe even volunteer at a prison. Teach inmates usable skills, teach them how to read, be a mentor, work on drug rehabilitation programs. You’d be surprised at the stories you’ll hear. You’ll be saddened when you find that the skill you taught and the inmate learned is useless because no one will hire a felon. There are no easy answers but you could at least try.

In the meantime, kudos to the LEOs who did their job as it was meant to be done.

[rtime]

Good for the Sumter County guys, but on google earth the thieves are located 3 blocks from the Lake County Sheriffs Office. Maybe they should be more aware of whats around them.