Dc passes criminal law reform

[Anonymous]

This story sort of captures both the tragedy of lowering criminal penalties and the state of DC crime right now.

This man was advocating for lowering penalties for crime -- and he died a convicted felon who had served his time and was turning his life around but was driving around with a gun (which he was not allowed to legally possess). Shot and killed by someone who also had a (likely illegal) gun over road rage incident. Tragic. But NOT an argument for lowering criminal penalties, especially given recidivism rates:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/11/19/criminal-justice-advocate-killed-dc/

[Anonymous]

Wait so is crapping on the sidewalk legal now or what?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wait so is crapping on the sidewalk legal now or what?

Is that something you were waiting to do because you like the idea of it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This story sort of captures both the tragedy of lowering criminal penalties and the state of DC crime right now.

This man was advocating for lowering penalties for crime -- and he died a convicted felon who had served his time and was turning his life around but was driving around with a gun (which he was not allowed to legally possess). Shot and killed by someone who also had a (likely illegal) gun over road rage incident. Tragic. But NOT an argument for lowering criminal penalties, especially given recidivism rates:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/11/19/criminal-justice-advocate-killed-dc/

That article didn't say anything about how changing the laws affect anyone. It's just about this guy.

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:This story sort of captures both the tragedy of lowering criminal penalties and the state of DC crime right now.

This man was advocating for lowering penalties for crime -- and he died a convicted felon who had served his time and was turning his life around but was driving around with a gun (which he was not allowed to legally possess). Shot and killed by someone who also had a (likely illegal) gun over road rage incident. Tragic. But NOT an argument for lowering criminal penalties, especially given recidivism rates:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/11/19/criminal-justice-advocate-killed-dc/

For reasons at which I can only guess, posters are repeatedly exploiting this man's death in inappropriate ways. He was advocating for criminal justice reform, but he was also working to reduce crime. His primary issue was how returning citizens are reintegrated into society. His efforts were actually aimed at lowering the recidivism rate.

He was working as a security guard doing overnight shifts which probably explains why he had a gun. He was also a combat veteran, but to you the only distinguishing characteristic is that he was a convicted felon.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This story sort of captures both the tragedy of lowering criminal penalties and the state of DC crime right now.

This man was advocating for lowering penalties for crime -- and he died a convicted felon who had served his time and was turning his life around but was driving around with a gun (which he was not allowed to legally possess). Shot and killed by someone who also had a (likely illegal) gun over road rage incident. Tragic. But NOT an argument for lowering criminal penalties, especially given recidivism rates:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/11/19/criminal-justice-advocate-killed-dc/

For reasons at which I can only guess, posters are repeatedly exploiting this man's death in inappropriate ways. He was advocating for criminal justice reform, but he was also working to reduce crime. His primary issue was how returning citizens are reintegrated into society. His efforts were actually aimed at lowering the recidivism rate.

He was working as a security guard doing overnight shifts which probably explains why he had a gun. He was also a combat veteran, but to you the only distinguishing characteristic is that he was a convicted felon.

Under DC law, he was not allowed to posses a firearm. Anyone who is convicted of a crime with a sentence exceeding one year is not allowed to have one, and he served five years for armed robbery.

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This story sort of captures both the tragedy of lowering criminal penalties and the state of DC crime right now.

This man was advocating for lowering penalties for crime -- and he died a convicted felon who had served his time and was turning his life around but was driving around with a gun (which he was not allowed to legally possess). Shot and killed by someone who also had a (likely illegal) gun over road rage incident. Tragic. But NOT an argument for lowering criminal penalties, especially given recidivism rates:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/11/19/criminal-justice-advocate-killed-dc/

For reasons at which I can only guess, posters are repeatedly exploiting this man's death in inappropriate ways. He was advocating for criminal justice reform, but he was also working to reduce crime. His primary issue was how returning citizens are reintegrated into society. His efforts were actually aimed at lowering the recidivism rate.

He was working as a security guard doing overnight shifts which probably explains why he had a gun. He was also a combat veteran, but to you the only distinguishing characteristic is that he was a convicted felon.

Under DC law, he was not allowed to posses a firearm. Anyone who is convicted of a crime with a sentence exceeding one year is not allowed to have one, and he served five years for armed robbery.

I understand that he couldn't legally own a gun. But, my point is that it is more likely that he had a gun for self-protection while serving as a security guard (he was killed while returning from work) than for nefarious purposes. Posters are almost gleefully posting that a criminal justice reformer was a criminal who got killed by another criminal as if that is funny or something. I think that it is sad that someone who had turned his life around and was helping others to do the same was senselessly killed.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This story sort of captures both the tragedy of lowering criminal penalties and the state of DC crime right now.

This man was advocating for lowering penalties for crime -- and he died a convicted felon who had served his time and was turning his life around but was driving around with a gun (which he was not allowed to legally possess). Shot and killed by someone who also had a (likely illegal) gun over road rage incident. Tragic. But NOT an argument for lowering criminal penalties, especially given recidivism rates:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/11/19/criminal-justice-advocate-killed-dc/

For reasons at which I can only guess, posters are repeatedly exploiting this man's death in inappropriate ways. He was advocating for criminal justice reform, but he was also working to reduce crime. His primary issue was how returning citizens are reintegrated into society. His efforts were actually aimed at lowering the recidivism rate.

He was working as a security guard doing overnight shifts which probably explains why he had a gun. He was also a combat veteran, but to you the only distinguishing characteristic is that he was a convicted felon.

Under DC law, he was not allowed to posses a firearm. Anyone who is convicted of a crime with a sentence exceeding one year is not allowed to have one, and he served five years for armed robbery.

I understand that he couldn't legally own a gun. But, my point is that it is more likely that he had a gun for self-protection while serving as a security guard (he was killed while returning from work) than for nefarious purposes. Posters are almost gleefully posting that a criminal justice reformer was a criminal who got killed by another criminal as if that is funny or something. I think that it is sad that someone who had turned his life around and was helping others to do the same was senselessly killed.

I can't think of a local security company that would be thrilled with their employees carrying guns, especially during their shifts. Security companies and their employees don't have qualified immunity. Carrying a gun exposes them to huge liability concerns. Regardless, even if this is an armed security guard position, that wouldn't give him the right to carry a gun since, as a felon in Washington, DC, he cannot legally possess one.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This story sort of captures both the tragedy of lowering criminal penalties and the state of DC crime right now.

This man was advocating for lowering penalties for crime -- and he died a convicted felon who had served his time and was turning his life around but was driving around with a gun (which he was not allowed to legally possess). Shot and killed by someone who also had a (likely illegal) gun over road rage incident. Tragic. But NOT an argument for lowering criminal penalties, especially given recidivism rates:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/11/19/criminal-justice-advocate-killed-dc/

For reasons at which I can only guess, posters are repeatedly exploiting this man's death in inappropriate ways. He was advocating for criminal justice reform, but he was also working to reduce crime. His primary issue was how returning citizens are reintegrated into society. His efforts were actually aimed at lowering the recidivism rate.

He was working as a security guard doing overnight shifts which probably explains why he had a gun. He was also a combat veteran, but to you the only distinguishing characteristic is that he was a convicted felon.

Under DC law, he was not allowed to posses a firearm. Anyone who is convicted of a crime with a sentence exceeding one year is not allowed to have one, and he served five years for armed robbery.

I understand that he couldn't legally own a gun. But, my point is that it is more likely that he had a gun for self-protection while serving as a security guard (he was killed while returning from work) than for nefarious purposes. Posters are almost gleefully posting that a criminal justice reformer was a criminal who got killed by another criminal as if that is funny or something. I think that it is sad that someone who had turned his life around and was helping others to do the same was senselessly killed.

+1

[Anonymous]

I feel as if DC's so-called "criminal law reform" will only lead to a much higher crime rate in D.C.

Where is the concern for all the innocent crime victims, who will suffer as a result of this new law?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel as if DC's so-called "criminal law reform" will only lead to a much higher crime rate in D.C.

Where is the concern for all the innocent crime victims, who will suffer as a result of this new law?

So there are actually studies and data about these things. We don't have to rely on your feelings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel as if DC's so-called "criminal law reform" will only lead to a much higher crime rate in D.C.

Where is the concern for all the innocent crime victims, who will suffer as a result of this new law?

So there are actually studies and data about these things. We don't have to rely on your feelings.

So post them, big shot.