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Time to fix the magistrates.

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And this one, this magistrate needs a reminder of the value of a life and the pain from the family members who now have no breadwinner.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6441683/Family-outraged-drunk-speeding-unlicensed-driver-given-20-month-sentence-killing-father-two.html

Family outraged as drunk, speeding and unlicensed driver is given a 20-month sentence for killing a cyclist and father of two

The grieving wife and children of a cyclist who was killed by a drunk, speeding and unlicensed driver has expressed outrage at the offender's light sentence, after he received a non-parole period of just 20 months in jail.

Brenton Curtis, 62, was cycling near his home at Salisbury North in northern Adelaide when he was hit by 19-year-old Garang Akech Luk in October 2017.

Luk was double the legal blood alcohol limit and had been out all night with friends when he hit Mr Curtis at 7:30am in October 2017.

'What does a driver have to do to get a decent sentence?' the victim's son Ashley Curtis said outside the South Australian District Court on Thursday.

'Twenty months for killing a man is just not enough,' Nine News reported him to say.

Luk was driving friends home from a nightclub when his car struck Mr. Curtis at 7.30am.

He reached speeds up to 73km/h in a 50km/h zone at the time of the incident.

also reject judge Jack Costello's observation in sentencing that Luk was remorseful about his actions.

'He has shown no remorse at all,' Mrs Curtis said, noting his behaviour after being charged.

'He went off interstate to play basketball. How do you kill somebody and go off to do that?' she asked.

Luk was sentenced to two years and one month in jail but will be eligible for parole in mid-2020.
Posted by Philip S, Friday, 30 November 2018 1:22:15 AM
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Where is their compensation for victims of melting ice?
nicknamenick,
Stop press.. NNN has just found a solution to climate change, compassion by conservatives.
Will all Conservatives please show compassion so the ice can stop melting... Stop press..

i think I've heard it all now.
Posted by individual, Friday, 30 November 2018 5:59:20 AM
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Another example of justice gone mad, the list of convictions and the out of touch judge has this to say,

"Judge Stuart said Teklemarian had put in no effort to his previous community order, which saw his workload reduced from 300 hours, to 50 hours to jail time.

'It's a pathetic effort,' he said. 'The contravention report speaks to a pathetic effort ... disengagement and a wish to go to jail rather than complete the order.'

Despite being provided yet another corrections order in October, Judge Stuart said he felt compelled to give Teklemarian yet another chance at freedom.

'This young man needs an opportunity to prove himself. If he doesn't, it's jail,' he said. 'You should start growing up ... I'm giving you a chance. Take it.'"

Bits of article.
The remorseless thug, who has a history of violent offending since childhood,

The County Court heard Teklemarian had prior offences including assaulting police, possessing a weapon on court grounds, affray, criminal damage and breaching bail.

Rest of story, an absolute joke he was not locked up earlier.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6445339/Smiling-thug-claimed-servo-robbery-JOKE-walks-free-appeal-despite-begging-jailed.html
Posted by Philip S, Sunday, 2 December 2018 12:31:04 PM
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Let's hope this "Judge" ends up in a similar kind of "Joke' situation.
Too late for some sanity but it'd shake him up to perhaps leave the job at which he is obviously no good at.
Posted by individual, Sunday, 2 December 2018 1:36:57 PM
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Okay fellas, you want the big stick approach, well that is the gut reaction from many. Does it work, the evidence says no. In the first example "the girl", well the magistrate is probably right, in jail she would be a victim. The question is what can be done to turn her life around. All human life is worthwhile, we can throw a young life on the scrap heap and shrug our shoulders and say; "Oh well, tough luck." or we can try and do something constrictive to turn her life around, jail will not do that.

The second case "the drunk driver" is totally different, a terrible accident caused by a persons reckless stupidity, no winners. It does amaze me that as a society we accept the over consumption of alcohol as being all in good fun, until something goes horribly wrong, and then we want the book thrown at some hapless idiot for what they have done. The family are angry, and that is understandable. Its up to the Crown Prosecution to review all sentences imposed in serious cases, and if its manifestly inadequate in their opinion, then an appeal is warranted. What else can be done, as long as society accepts over consumption of alcohol as being all okay and a bit of fun.

Number three "the habitual criminal" is close to the point of no return, and that is sad. The judge is right 'This young man needs an opportunity to prove himself. If he doesn't, it's jail,' he said. 'You should start growing up ... I'm giving you a chance. Take it.'". A criminal from childhood, there has to be something wrong when that happens. Can he be reformed, like an alcoholic, the chances in our society are slim at best.
Posted by Paul1405, Monday, 3 December 2018 5:19:46 AM
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Another example of out of touch Judge.

African footballer, 21, accused of drunkenly bashing a policeman in the head with a rock could avoid jail after a sympathetic judge said the officer's injuries weren't serious

An African football player who is accused of bashing a policeman's head with a rock after a 12-hour drinking session is set to avoid a six-month jail sentence.

Ryal Yak, 21, was driving with friends when he was pulled over by Detective Senior Constables Daniel Blake and Sophie Templeton in Truganina, west Melbourne in the early morning of May 11.

The men got out of the car and four of them fled the scene before being chased by the officers.

One of the passengers was arrested in the middle of the road before two of the men returned, including Mr Yak.

The officers ordered Mr Yak to get on the ground but he allegedly failed to comply, telling Detective Senior Constable Blake: 'What the fok are you going to do? You've got nothing'.

Mr Yak then allegedly smashed Detective Senior Constable Blake's head with a rock.

'My whole skull hurt instantly,' Detective Senior Constable Blake told the court

The offence usually carries a six-month jail term, which prosecutors are demanding - but the magistrate indicated on Tuesday that he might not impose such a sentence as there is no evidence of serious injury to Detective Senior Constable Blake.

The police officer suffered cuts and bruising after the alleged attack, and was forced to take time off work.

Mr Yak was taken to hospital due to being intoxicated when he was arrested and told police he did not remember the alleged assault.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6460577/African-footballer-accused-bashing-policeman-rock-avoid-jail.html
Posted by Philip S, Wednesday, 5 December 2018 11:54:37 AM
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