On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:59:04 -0800, "nom=de=plume"
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"Eddie" wrote in message
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On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:37:03 -0800, "nom=de=plume"
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Perhaps we should outlaw public spitting also.
I drive for the local transit authority (VTA). Get caught spitting on
VTA property, ie, buses, bus stops, bus shelters, rail platforms, etc.
$250 fine and 48 hours community work.
Eddie


Yes, but you don't put people in jail for committing a felony.
A felony? You bet your misdemeanor we do. A felony is a serious
crime and will more than not get you a serious jail sentence. Of
course there are degrees, such as murder 1st vs 2nd degree, etc.
Tagging is considered a felony if property damage exceeds a certain
amount. I think it's $200 in CA. There have been some people, mostly
young Latinos who have been caught tagging their gang signs that have
been sent to prison (not jail) for 5 years.
Eddie
however, most misdemeanors will not result in jail sentences. But one
can get jailed for no more than one year in a county jail depending on
the decision of the court.