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Originally Posted by sarettah
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So, this particular policy should only be applied when the theft was for a necessity. Not just when an item is less than $750.00.
If it is applied as written then the color tv example should end up being prosecuted.
I do not know why they would put the limit as high as $750. Most "necessities" would be substantially less than that.
But, nonetheless, the article you quoted ignores a very important part of the policy.
A PDF of the actual text is at https://www.texasobserver.org/dallas...incarceration/
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Look, nobody goes to prison for stealing a tv. They get arrested, arraigned and most cases they get a fine or probation. But these things add up. They tell a story of many arrests. At some point people need to see the inside of a prison if they don't learn from their mistakes.
They are doing the same thing up here in Boston. Here's a list of things they will not prosecute:
Trespassing
Shoplifting (including offenses that are essentially shoplifting but charged as larceny)
Larceny under $250
Disorderly conduct
Disturbing the peace
Receiving stolen property
Minor driving offenses, including operating with a suspend or revoked license
Breaking and entering — where it is into a vacant property or where it is for the purpose of sleeping or seeking refuge from the cold and there is no actual damage to property
Wanton or malicious destruction of property
Threats – excluding domestic violence
Minor in possession of alcohol
Drug possession
Drug possession with intent to distribute
A stand alone resisting arrest charge, i.e. cases where a person is charged with resisting arrest and that is the only charge
A resisting arrest charge combined with only charges that all fall under the list of charges to decline to prosecute, e.g. resisting arrest charge combined only with a trespassing charge
This is insanity. This is already a community that is a blight on the state with super high crime rates. Those people need discipline not a lack thereof!