Hit & Run in a parking lot.

[DrewKaree]

Hmmm... What can I say to that?

I pity anyone who has faith that the legal system will sufficiently rehabilitate him. We had an example here in the last week of a driver who had been caught driving 39 times on a suspended license (drink driving). I doubt the 40th time will make him think any harder.

On the other hand a good ass-kicking, a few broken teeth and a bladder full of kidney blood will definitely make him think twice next time. If that doesn't work starting ripping off fingers with pliers.

Society has gone to crap because low lifes no longer fear the consequences of 9 months in jail watching new release DVD's and playing basketball.

While I have to say "that's horrible", it doesn't prevent me from agreeing with you 

[danny_galaga]

Hmmm... What can I say to that?

I pity anyone who has faith that the legal system will sufficiently rehabilitate him. We had an example here in the last week of a driver who had been caught driving 39 times on a suspended license (drink driving). I doubt the 40th time will make him think any harder.

why one earth hasn't he gone to gaol yet?

Society has gone to crap because low lifes no longer fear the consequences of 9 months in jail watching new release DVD's and playing basketball.

ahh, but don't forget those luxury showers with that damn slippery soap...

[duffjr]

Well, I've got some great news! They found the car, found the culprit, I'm getting my money, and within the next two weeks, my car is going to be brought to the court as evidence in the case to convict the hit & run driver on multiple issues. He hit & ran. 3-6 months by NY State law. He provided falsified information, 2-3 months by NY State law. If convicted, he's looking at 5-9 months in jail, as well as paying Hertz $2925.50 in damages, and me $2,229.73 in damages.

[Bones]

I have no idea mate I think it's back in the courts again. But I will say this- I recently had the "pleasure" of spending 1/2 a day in court and got to see quite a few cases unfold.

Everyone has some sad story of why they did, what they did. Their lawyers get up and speak of what angels they are and how cruel life has been to them. With the exception of one case which was a speeding fine, everyone else was let off on a good behavior bond. Even a stalker already on bail and a junkie who had done his second break & enter while also on a good behavior bond.

My wife who was with me was just as dumbfounded, she asked me after about 3 hours what you actually had to do to get punished for your actions these days.

[DrewKaree]

My wife who was with me was just as dumbfounded, she asked me after about 3 hours what you actually had to do to get punished for your actions these days.

And you didn't know the answer?  I can't believe you!

In ADDITION to committing the crime, you have to commit the ultimate infraction.  You have to hurt someone's feelings - you know, say something that is politcally incorrect that offends the sensibilities of another human being - in relation to the crime committed.

Only then is there consideration for the accused (or the "victim", as the PROPER term is....you know, the person against whom the crime was committed) and how this crime affected THEM, rather than what life did to cause the criminal...sorry..."yer honah, my robber client is actually the victim" to commit such a flagrant violation against another member of the populace, thereby bringing to light just how put upon the law-breaker is.

On the plus side, we tend to put a lot less of these folks to death, so we ARE making progress. 

[Ravant]

actually, the same thing happened to me yesterday.

[krick]

Just a tip....

I can't speak for other states but here in NJ with certain insurance companies, if you call your company to *ask* about an accident, but don't actually make a claim, they will still hold the accident against you.

In NJ, companies use a "tier" system.