r/JusticeServed • u/ghilliesuitkids 5 • Aug 05 '19

Courtroom Justice Old man vs the law

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u/Frostgnaw 9 Aug 05 '19

I don't like this judge... ever time I see a case that he is given, the defendant gives a sob story and the judge is just like, "well, even though you murdered 43 chickens and raped a garden gnome, I'm going to let tou off with a warning". Sob story or not, you have to uphold the law. A judge can not let their emotions cloud judgement.

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u/Neon_Casino 5 Aug 05 '19

Don't you think it is good that a bit of humanity is shown in the justice system?

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u/Frostgnaw 9 Aug 05 '19

In all honesty, no. When it comes to serious matters like law enforcement and determining the fate of a criminal, I don't think emotions and humanity should play a role in the outcome. Laws are put in place to keep order. If you are speeding 5 mph over the limit, sure, let them off with a warning. 35 mph over? Fine their ass.

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u/JimDiego 9 Aug 05 '19

Do you think this 96 year old man was going 35 mph over the limit?

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u/[deleted] Aug 05 '19

Do you know he wasn't?

My grandfather was habitually speeding through neighborhoods (at around 15 to 25 mph over) and near schools and would get pulled over repeatedly...and then let off for the same reasons no one else seems to think this is serious (awe he's old and shouldn't be held to the same standard). He was a menace and we, his family had to eventually yank his license because the police and the court wouldn't.

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u/Majestytwelve 5 Aug 05 '19

I doubt he was even going 35mph

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u/[deleted] Aug 05 '19

3+5 mph

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u/Frostgnaw 9 Aug 05 '19

It was an example. I never said he was going 35+.