Huh, I didn’t know that “possession of a motor vehicle” was illegal! I guess I should sell mine NOW.
The only way this national crime wave is going to end would be with much more severe penalties. I would advocate:
(a) a return to the death penalty for all capital crimes;
(b) a minimum of 20 years for violent crimes, and 10 years for car theft without violence, but raised to 15 years where the car theft included the kidnapping of children (whether intended or not).
(c) a minimum of 10 years for all thefts over $500, but 15 years for catalytic converter theft, and 10 years for knowingly receiving proceeds of thefts.
The current sentences are clearly not enough of a deterrent and even if these would not be, at least the perps would be out of circulation longer.