Post by robeiae on Apr 18, 2019 8:18:46 GMT -5
John Creuzot, DA for Dallas County, has some new policies for his office: www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Dallas-County-District-Attorneys-Office-to-Dismiss-Many-Misdemeanor-State-Jail-Felony-Cases-508447331.html
Here is one of them:
This seems like an extremely ignorant thing to do, as a matter of policy. On a case by case basis, I can understand DAs declining to prosecute certain cases that would fit the above criteria, but making it a policy strikes me as an open invitation for people to steal, given that the only consequence for getting caught is possibly giving the stuff back (if that's even possible).
Here is one of them:
Theft of Necessary Items
Creuzot said his office will not prosecute theft cases where the value is under $750 unless the evidence shows the theft was for economic gain.
"Study after study shows that when we arrest, jail, and convict people for non-violent crimes committed out of necessity, we only prevent that person from gaining the stability necessary to lead a law-abiding life. Criminalizing poverty is counter-productive for our community’s health and safety," Creuzot said.
Creuzot said his office will not prosecute theft cases where the value is under $750 unless the evidence shows the theft was for economic gain.
"Study after study shows that when we arrest, jail, and convict people for non-violent crimes committed out of necessity, we only prevent that person from gaining the stability necessary to lead a law-abiding life. Criminalizing poverty is counter-productive for our community’s health and safety," Creuzot said.
