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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s comical that with rising crime the city is going to reform the criminal justice code so it’s more lenient.[/quote]

The criminal code reform is not about making it more lenient. It is about modernizing it. The DC criminal code has not undergone a comprehensive revision in about a century, which is way out of step with what other jurisdictions have done. The recommendations that formed the foundation for the current bill were formed over the course of 4 years by a diverse group of participants. They are not winging it to be soft on crime. If you are interested in learning more, I'd suggest you check out: https://ccrc.dc.gov/page/frequently-asked-questions-8[/quote]

It’s not enough to cite the need for a comprehensive update to the criminal code for the first time since 1901; the overhaul has to be done in the right way. Among other things, the bill as introduced redefines some criminal offenses, removes mandatory minimum sentences for some established crimes, and changes judicial sentencing authority. That combination could result in fewer criminals being held accountable.

Equally disturbing, the bill would revise the offense for violating civil protection orders, which have kept alive more than a few victims of domestic violence; would adjust the penalty for failure to appear in court; and would revise the terms of supervised release. In other words, I think the legislation — unless it’s substantially altered from the original package — will only exacerbate concerns about the revolving doors at the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the DC Superior Court.[/quote]

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