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[Destiny]

‘Double jeopardy’ means being tried twice for the same offense. The ‘double jeopardy’ rule means that an individual cannot be tried again for the same offense if acquitted. Should the rule be scrapped?

[Micky]

yes it should, being found Not guilty of a crime, dose not mean a person Didn't commit the crime, only that a jury or judge didn't find the case against them proven.

a person can bring a private prosecution against someone, but it would cost thousands of pounds

[cindycinnamon]

I know in California, they have what's called a three strikes law. It's not in every state, but I think it should be.

California's "three strikes and you're out" law is no game. It's one of the harshest sentencing schemes in the country and a law that can send people convicted of even nonviolent offenses to prison for life.

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[Micky]

i know about this law Cindy, i think it should apply everywhere even here in Ireland/Briton

[cindycinnamon]

You know, I think the prison system here in the states is a joke. Except for the one in Arizona. I think that one makes a difference.

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[Micky]

i seen that before, chain gangs should be applied to all juvenile and non violent criminals instead of fines and community service. imo.

with guards using electric cattle pods and pepper spray instead of guns.

http://www.youtube.c...F475F26E57BE99A

[JOSEY WALES]

Joe is right Cindy, its called "sending the message" and the RETURN RATE to Joes prison is less than 15%! HE HAD A PROGRAM WHERE INMATES CARED FOR SHELTER ANIMALS, and this wenr over BIG!!! The real complainers are the usual suspects, the Liberal Touchy-Feely group who don't even want their children playing sports, as LOSING leaves them scarred???

Losing to me, showed me my LIMITS, made me try harder, made me respecrt the VICTOR and learn Sportsmanship! Its part of the passage to Adulthood, and in essence these prisoners are going through a kind of RE-BORN process??

Edited by JOSEY WALES, 27 April 2012 - 05:32 PM.

[cindycinnamon]

Well I'm glad to see that we're all on the same page with this topic. :sohappy:

I mean if you're in jail. you shouldn't have any privileges. You're there for a reason which is to do your time for your crime. I don't think they should be living in comfort and I would go as far as saying that getting time for fresh air is off limits. Maybe that sounds harsh, but we seem to have alot of repeat offenders. But like Rocky said, in Joe's prison's there is a 15% return rate. That's pretty good. I think Joe has hit the nail on the head.

[Micky]

in my opinion, the worst sentence here in the UK is for Child abuse, 3/5 years, time off for good behaviour , early release , meaning less than half the time is served, so on average its like 14 months.

maximum is 10 years again with the benefits mentioned above, also identity , home address, etc changed to protect the offender.

is this justice or a joke?.

[cindycinnamon]

We have something called "Family Watchdog" that allows you to see if there are any offenders living in your neighborhood.

This is what is found in and around my neighborhood and the surrounding towns.

Here

I think people like that should not have their identity protected. You do the crime, we need to know for our own safety.

This is what all the squares mean-

offences against children:
red- offender home
dark red- offender other

rapes:
yellow- offender home
gold- offender other

sexual battery:
blue- offender home
dark blue- offender other

other offenses:
green- offender home
dark green- offender other