Videos tagged with Mandatory Sentencing

The video discusses the "Three Strikes" laws and mandatory sentencing for gun crimes, with the host and commenters largely expressing opposition. The primary arguments against these policies include their potential for misuse by those in power to target individuals, the removal of judicial discretion in determining appropriate punishment, and the fueling of the for-profit prison system. Some commenters suggest differentiating between violent and non-violent felonies when considering stricter sentencing.

This video discusses how gun owners and political pressure from the United States led to the Turks and Caicos government amending its strict gun control laws. The laws previously imposed a mandatory 12-year sentence for possessing items like single rounds of ammunition or spent casings, leading to the imprisonment of several American tourists. The amendment grants courts more discretion, acknowledging that not all violations are intentional or pose a genuine threat.

This video discusses the legal repercussions for US tourists facing severe penalties in Turks and Caicos for possessing even a few rounds of ammunition. It highlights the mandatory 12-year sentence, the failure of security checkpoints to detect stray rounds, and the US government's limited ability to intervene. The speaker advises travelers to use separate luggage for range activities and travel to avoid similar situations.

This episode of Ginny Simone Reporting focuses on "Shaneen's Law," a legislative effort in New Jersey aimed at addressing the perceived injustice of strict gun laws. The video highlights the case of Shaneen Allen, a Pennsylvania resident and new lawful gun owner, who was arrested for illegal firearm possession in New Jersey. The legislation, introduced by Assemblyman Ron Dancer, seeks to provide judges with discretion to avoid mandatory prison sentences for certain firearm offenses, especially in cases where alternative resolutions like pre-trial intervention were denied by prosecutors. The report argues that mandatory sentencing laws in New Jersey left the judge with no choice but to impose a potentially harsh sentence despite Allen being a good candidate for a program that would have kept her record clean.

This video highlights a significant disagreement between President Obama and Mayor Bloomberg's gun control policies and the views of American law enforcement. A PoliceOne.com survey of 15,000 officers revealed that a large majority believe proposed gun bans and expanded background checks would be ineffective. Instead, police favor swift prosecution and mandatory sentencing for criminals. The NRA is credited with producing this advertisement to encourage citizens to contact their senators.