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This is why repeated violations of the more serious ordinances can result in criminal charges. It's not so easy to shrug off a criminal conviction, possible jai
by kstenerud 6y ago
This is why repeated violations of the more serious ordinances can result in criminal charges. It's not so easy to shrug off a criminal conviction, possible jail time, and a criminal record. Criminal fines don't have the same limits as civil fines. Judges can make it really hurt.
- me_me_me 6y agoYeah, you tell yourself that.
- kstenerud 6y agoIf someone has the power to do an end-run around the criminal justice system, they'll certainly have the power to get around a municipal utilities shutoff order. In the worst case scenario, they could just order a few trucks of bottled water alongside the kegs, and set up a portable generator. Shouldn't cost more than 20 grand or so. And so what has this new enforcement tool actually done against the belligerent hyper-rich? And in exchange, what danger does it present to the poor?
- apple4ever 6y agoExactly. This is easy for them to get around. They are trying to solve the wrong problem.
- me_me_me 6y agoI am not disagreeing with you, I just don't see this kind of legislation ever passing/being enforced.