Comments on: Walnut Hill Man Gets 3 Years Probation On Drug Charges

By: Sandra

Sandra — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 02:10:18 +0000

The system is beyond broken.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:51:52 +0000

REGARDING;
“Sorry your home was invaded that way”

It was over 35 years ago. I think mainly he need a siphon hose to steal gasoline with. His daddy went around repaying everybody he’d robbed (that they knew of, anyway) so they’d drop the charges.

I just found it interesting the reasoning which must have gone through the judge’s head. You would think violation of probation would be cause for incarceration, but the judge saw it differently. Later times, later crimes, other judges saw it differently. Can’t say he didn’t have a change–or twelve.

AND
“David, how do you know it was not manufactured for personal use?”

I don’t.. I don’t even know the gentleman.

David pondering predators, perfidy, precedent, probation,
purposes, possibilities, presumption,
and, of course, pests

By: Operation Blister Pack

Operation Blister Pack — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:10:25 +0000

To Just sayin’:

Those 12 who are looking at long prison terms were charged with “Conspiracy”. Meaning they coordinated and controlled specific methamphetamine operations. Conspiracy is considered a higher degree felony than manufacturing/possession. It applies to all drugs including meth.

By: terry canal

terry canal — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:22:06 +0000

David, how do you know it was not manufactured for personal use? That is kinda of a light sentence tho.

By: Just sayin'

Just sayin' — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:38:20 +0000

Ummm, if this guy gets 3 years of probation, why do the 12 who were busted recently face such long prison times? It doesn’t make sense to me. Why is there such a HUGE disparity in possible punishments? Shouldn’t they have sentences that are pretty close to each other?

David,

Unfortunately, that’s the way it goes. Probation and fines tend to put the burden on the rest of the family, rather than the offender. Of course, incarceration is much harder on the family than the person we say we are punishing. It’s the children and innocent spouses who suffer.

Sorry your home was invaded that way.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:16:09 +0000

probation’s a wonderful thing. We were robbed once by a neighbor on probation. The judge extended his probation. His wife had to work extra hard to keep up his payments.

By: J. D.

J. D. — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:37:59 +0000

If the sellers and users get jail time. seems that the manufactor of the stuff should get more than a slap on the wrist. Get the makers off the street for a long time you have no supply then you cannot sell or use.

By: deBugger

deBugger — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:48:01 +0000

“Scott Free”?

No DL, fines/court costs, 3 years Probation @ $65-$75 a MONTH.

Nah, not “Scott Free”.