4 ms·

i don't think he needs to spend a long time in prison but anywhere between 2-5 is appropriate imo. these are not "victimless" crimes

• AlexandrB 3y ago
  When you can get more than that for shoplifting[1] or stealing a car, I don't think it's appropriate at all. If we're going to overhaul the entire justice system at the same time, then sure. [1] https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/may/17/walmart-shoplifting-helping-hike-sentences-court https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/may/17/walmart-shop...
  • qingcharles 3y ago
    That's interesting. Illinois rolled back their application of burglary to shoplifting offenses because it was giving such lengthy sentences for petty offenses.
  • meowtimemania 3y ago
    I agree, but shoplifting is on the rise and becoming so prevalent that it is hurting normal law abiding citizens. I'm not sure what it is, but more should be done to deter shoplifting.
  • ikrenji 3y ago
    the solution is to not give excessive sentences to people for shoplifting, not make the other sentences equally or more excessive