Pubdate: Thu, 28 Dec 2006
Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune (FL)
Copyright: 2006 Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Contact:  http://www.heraldtribune.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/398
Author: Art Grams

GET CAREER CRIMINALS OFF THE STREETS

What is wrong with our criminal justice system? The Dec. 19 news item 
"Drug bust at house" is a perfect example. These convicted felons 
still prowl our streets instead of being in prison -- three convicted 
felons arrested again. One was arrested 20 times since 1999 for 
various serious crimes. Two days prior to his arrest in North Port, 
he was arrested for resisting an officer. Another felon was arrested 
11 times since 1992, including robbery and gun possession violations. 
The third felon was arrested three times on drug and gun charges with 
two of the cases still pending in court. A stolen gun was recovered 
in this raid. Possession of a firearm by a felon is a violation of federal law.

Why are these felons roaming our streets instead of doing prison time 
for their crimes? Our justice system needs a total review to deal 
with these career criminals. Our civilized society should demand 
nothing better.

Art Grams, Nokomis
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