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A 17 year old carrying a concealed weapon and a willingness to use it on police is a highly dangerous individual not only for law enforcement but the kid's peers and the public at large. How could a judge even consider such a low bond for such a blatant disregard for human life if even only [[alleged)?
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/new...-cop/82062886/
This is exactly the kind of behavior by the courts that makes a very strong argument for gun laws that are in existence now are not enforced.
Of course Chief Craig is upset. So am I! Who wouldn't be?
I just don't know about some of these magistrates! Where's they even come from?
We have the same problem in Chicago, except the judges put the kids on electronic monitors and send them home. You [[the chief, et al) has to get the legislature to write better laws. The judges are sometimes paid off, sometimes incompetent.Quote:
Originally Posted by ABetterDetroit
I believe the magistrates are appointed in Michigan; correct?Quote:
Originally Posted by Llama
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Originally Posted by ABetterDetroit
from the article -
Police are livid after a 17-year-old who allegedly shot at a Detroit cop last week was given a lower bond than people arrested for painting graffiti on buildings.
Andre Shontez Lee was charged with felonious assault for allegedly firing a round at an officer during a foot chase Tuesday. At Lee’s arraignmentThursday, 36th District Magistrate Bari Blake Wood set bond at $30,000, allowing him to be freed if he paid 10 percent, or $3,000.
That’s less than half the bond given last year to renowned street artist and alleged graffiti violator Shepard Fairey. Fairey’s bond was set at $75,000/10 percent. A personal bond of $5,000 was set for three Grosse Pointe teens who spray-painted buildings downtown in 2014.
“That’s beyond ridiculous,” Detroit Police Chief James Craig said Sunday. “Across the country, police officers are being killed; what kind of message does this send to allow [[Lee) to get out for only $3,000?
“I just can’t let this go without saying something. You just can’t shoot at a cop and get a slap on the wrist.”
Lee had not posted bond as of Sunday evening, and was locked up in the Detroit Detention Center, said Detroit Police Sgt. Michael Woody.
Attempts to reach the magistrate for comment Sunday were not successful.
All that is irrelevant. Now is the time to buy in Detroit!Quote:
Originally Posted by ABetterDetroit
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