Posted on 06/07/2010 2:16:35 PM PDT by Enterprise
That is a huge gang in Fresno. It may be dangerous to convict possible gang members over something like this.
I strongly suspect, but don't know, that since these are gang thugs that the "life sentence" was probably due to a 3rd strike felony.
It’s all a square peg and round hole.
It’s like the case of the kid with a rosary “gang symbol” or calling Jewish circumcision “mayhem”.
You take down gangs for crimes, not symbols, free speech, parental discretion etc.
Whatcha going after me for? I just asked a legal question.
but you’re the smartest one in the room... and i find that very attractive in chicks...
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no offense meant... just discussing a problem with mandatory sentencing.
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