>Tickets and such for minor violations, impounds, etc, all these can represent a major financial hit to a struggling family or young adult. A very minor mistak

>Tickets and such for minor violations, impounds, etc, all these can represent a major financial hit to a struggling family or young adult. A very minor mistake - the kind of mistake I'm sure we've all made at some point - can easily send the life of a poor person spiralling out of control. Get thrown in jail for a night, you could lose your job. If you lose your job, you will miss rent. If you miss rent, the lack of social safety net means you're essentially screwed. It's even worse if you're find or a parent. It's no mystery why people in this situation would turn to crime.