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George Gascon

laidback

laidback

Tom Curren status
Feb 9, 2007
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LA county new DA

New Directive
In his directive to all deputy district attorneys, Gascon wrote the following misdemeanors will be declined for prosecution, except for certain cases:
  • Trespassing
  • Disturbing the peace
  • Driving without license
  • Prostitution
  • Criminal threats
  • Drug possession
  • Minor with alcohol
  • Drinking in public
  • Public intoxicating
  • Loitering
  • Resisting arrest
  • Under the influence of a controlled substance
Fox 11 also reported Gascon has done away with cash bail, the death penalty, all sentencing enhancements, and the special circumstances committee.

Yesterday a woman convicted of beating a 3 month old baby who is now unable to walk, sit, eat & is blind was sentenced to probation because special enhancements were dropped under the gascon directive
Way to go LA county, you voted in a gem
He defeated DA Lacey a black woman who Gascon claimed was not tough enough on police misconduct cases

When asked Gascon was quoted as saying, we dont understand & he needs to do this to fix the system
 
PRCD

PRCD

Tom Curren status
Feb 25, 2020
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A republic is as good as the voters, but there were a lot of close races in this state that seemed to tip in favor of the wicked which makes me wonder about the integrity of the election system. The voters needed only to look at what Gascon did to SF to know that the incumbent was better. Then again, they voted for that twink mayor.
 
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Autoprax

Autoprax

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Jan 24, 2011
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3 month old babies can be very dominating.

This is an over reaction to the over reaction that was mandatory sentencing.

Over reaction and under reaction are both legitimate threats.

London Bridge is falling down, my fair lady.
 
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enframed

enframed

Tom Curren status
Apr 11, 2006
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Del Boca Vista, Phase III
laidback said:
LA county new DA

New Directive
In his directive to all deputy district attorneys, Gascon wrote the following misdemeanors will be declined for prosecution, except for certain cases:
  • Trespassing
  • Disturbing the peace
  • Driving without license
  • Prostitution
  • Criminal threats
  • Drug possession
  • Minor with alcohol
  • Drinking in public
  • Public intoxicating
  • Loitering
  • Resisting arrest
  • Under the influence of a controlled substance
Fox 11 also reported Gascon has done away with cash bail, the death penalty, all sentencing enhancements, and the special circumstances committee.

Yesterday a woman convicted of beating a 3 month old baby who is now unable to walk, sit, eat & is blind was sentenced to probation because special enhancements were dropped under the gascon directive
Way to go LA county, you voted in a gem
He defeated DA Lacey a black woman who Gascon claimed was not tough enough on police misconduct cases

When asked Gascon was quoted as saying, we dont understand & he needs to do this to fix the system
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Way to cherry pick to make a point. Did you even read the directive?
 
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Duffy LaCoronilla

Duffy LaCoronilla

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Apr 27, 2016
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laidback said:
LA county new DA

New Directive
In his directive to all deputy district attorneys, Gascon wrote the following misdemeanors will be declined for prosecution, except for certain cases:
  • Trespassing
  • Disturbing the peace
  • Driving without license
  • Prostitution
  • Criminal threats
  • Drug possession
  • Minor with alcohol
  • Drinking in public
  • Public intoxicating
  • Loitering
  • Resisting arrest
  • Under the influence of a controlled substance
Fox 11 also reported Gascon has done away with cash bail, the death penalty, all sentencing enhancements, and the special circumstances committee.

Yesterday a woman convicted of beating a 3 month old baby who is now unable to walk, sit, eat & is blind was sentenced to probation because special enhancements were dropped under the gascon directive
Way to go LA county, you voted in a gem
He defeated DA Lacey a black woman who Gascon claimed was not tough enough on police misconduct cases

When asked Gascon was quoted as saying, we dont understand & he needs to do this to fix the system
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That baby was asking for it. Did you see how it was dressed?
 
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afoaf

afoaf

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Jun 25, 2008
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I like how the apocalypto retard is able to find catastrophe everywhere he turns!

brb, going to drink baby blood from a straw
 
T

the janitor

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Mar 28, 2003
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north of the bridge
From the directive:

"Los Angeles County courts should not be revolving doors for those in need of treatment and services. Currently, over 47% of those incarcerated pre-trial on misdemeanor cases suffer from mental illness. Likewise, nearly 60% of those released each day have a significant substance use disorder. Meanwhile, individuals experiencing homelessness account for almost 20% of arrests in Los Angeles despite comprising only 1.7% of the population. The status quo has exacerbated social ills and encouraged recidivism at great public expense.

Moreover, the consequences of a misdemeanor conviction are life-long and grave, even for those who avoid incarceration. Misdemeanor convictions create difficulties with employment, housing, education, government benefits, and immigration for non-citizens and citizens alike. Deportation, denial of citizenship, and inadmissibility affect not only individuals, but also children, families, and immigrant communities. And no matter one’s immigration status, the resultant costs and fees of misdemeanor convictions force many to choose between necessities such as rent, transportation, and medical care versus financial obligations to the justice system.

Despite the immense social costs, studies show that prosecution of the offenses driving the bulk of misdemeanor cases have minimal, or even negative, long-term impacts on public safety. Agencies equipped with the social-service tools necessary to address the underlying causes of offenses such as unlicensed driving, sex work, drug possession, drinking in public, and trespassing are best positioned to prevent recidivism and will thus be empowered to provide help to those in need.

The goal of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is to protect public safety. To do so as effectively as possible, we will direct those in need of services to treatment providers, divert those undeserving of criminal records to appropriate fora, and reorient our focus towards combating violent and serious criminal offenses."

tldr: The mentally ill, drug addicts and homeless are responsible for nearly a majority of misdemeanor crime.

Bearing the consequences of those misdemeanors is hard on the perpetrators

Most of this stuff is fine, the public isn't really at risk.

So instead of charging them, we are going to shove them towards other groups that are apparently doing a great job of handling the problem currently.

What could possibly go wrong?
 
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StuAzole

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Jan 22, 2016
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the janitor said:
From the directive:

"Los Angeles County courts should not be revolving doors for those in need of treatment and services. Currently, over 47% of those incarcerated pre-trial on misdemeanor cases suffer from mental illness. Likewise, nearly 60% of those released each day have a significant substance use disorder. Meanwhile, individuals experiencing homelessness account for almost 20% of arrests in Los Angeles despite comprising only 1.7% of the population. The status quo has exacerbated social ills and encouraged recidivism at great public expense.

Moreover, the consequences of a misdemeanor conviction are life-long and grave, even for those who avoid incarceration. Misdemeanor convictions create difficulties with employment, housing, education, government benefits, and immigration for non-citizens and citizens alike. Deportation, denial of citizenship, and inadmissibility affect not only individuals, but also children, families, and immigrant communities. And no matter one’s immigration status, the resultant costs and fees of misdemeanor convictions force many to choose between necessities such as rent, transportation, and medical care versus financial obligations to the justice system.

Despite the immense social costs, studies show that prosecution of the offenses driving the bulk of misdemeanor cases have minimal, or even negative, long-term impacts on public safety. Agencies equipped with the social-service tools necessary to address the underlying causes of offenses such as unlicensed driving, sex work, drug possession, drinking in public, and trespassing are best positioned to prevent recidivism and will thus be empowered to provide help to those in need.

The goal of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is to protect public safety. To do so as effectively as possible, we will direct those in need of services to treatment providers, divert those undeserving of criminal records to appropriate fora, and reorient our focus towards combating violent and serious criminal offenses."

tldr: The mentally ill, drug addicts and homeless are responsible for nearly a majority of misdemeanor crime.

Bearing the consequences of those misdemeanors is hard on the perpetrators

Most of this stuff is fine, the public isn't really at risk.

So instead of charging them, we are going to shove them towards other groups that are apparently doing a great job of handling the problem currently.

What could possibly go wrong?
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So people who want to lower the burden on police and courts are trying to do that. I agree that it's futile to charge homeless drug addicts with misdemeanors. It's unproductive and hugely expensive.
 
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