Paris Hilton Sent Back to Jail

Fox News | 6/8/07

[Frank Sheed]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1847174/posts?page=215#215

Thanks. This photo is the one embedded in my mind.

[LetGoNow]

ROFLOL

I have been on that site twice for a grand total of about 15 minutes. I have no further time alloted to that wasteland.

If only you knew how absurd your accusation was. But you will never know.

Have a nice day.

[LetGoNow]

No kidding.

[bert]

Balderdash.....

[wardaddy]

And you believe talking heads rather than the law that was quoted. Typical

what the law says is not my point....what this judge normally does with folks under the same circumstances is the issue for me....and he has treated her much harsher...which suits you fine for the many reasons you elucidated many of which have nothing to do with her crime even though they represent her lifestyle which you abhor viscerally.

[wardaddy]

thanks for ghetting right to the point

btw....are you related to A+?

[wardaddy]

I actually like your tagline though I disagree with you on Hilton’s sentencing.

This is not your first time around the block here.....that is obvious.....I scanned your posts....whew, you must eat gravel in your Wheaties....I probably do know you.

I was banned for a year until recently.

I doubt wideawkes would tolerate me period....some of my biggest foes including those that bagged me last year are there.

Nite.

[Jane Austen]

You are right. She not only exhibited a lack of remorse, she is a danger on the road.

[Jane Austen]

A number of cases have been presented on TV of people guilty of similar or somewhat less serious acts who received harsher sentences.

[LM_Guy]

I believe comparisons are appropriate as they serve to illustrate the great disparity in the criminal justice system. Minor offenses getting harsh sentences the worst offense ‘Murder’ getting a minor sentence. Here in Texas they just sentenced a woman who was party to a murder to probation.

Even in this case the judge has over-blown the crime vs. the sentence.

Here is some info on how in my opinion Hilton is being made an example of (which I do not consider justice) versus other fellow people in LA comminting the same crime.

The Times analyzed 2 million jail releases and found 1,500 cases since July 2002 that — like Hilton’s — involved defendants who had been arrested for drunk driving and later sentenced to jail after a probation violation or driving without a license.

Had Hilton left jail for good after four days, her stint behind bars would have been similar to those served by 60% of those inmates.

But after a judge sent her back to jail Friday, Hilton’s attorney announced that she would serve the full 23 days. That means that Hilton will end up serving more time than 80% of other people in similar situations.

The findings came as some critics accused Baca of showing favoritism to Hilton and as the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors launched an investigation into whether the multimillionaire received special treatment because of her wealth and fame.

The data also underscore the profound effect of the Sheriff’s Department’s early-release program, which sets inmates free before their sentences are up to ease overcrowding.

Before the early-release program began in 2002, inmates with cases similar to Hilton’s were sentenced to terms that amounted to an average of 23 days, the same as Hilton is expected to serve. They actually served 20 days. After the program began, the average term (sentence) was 14 days, with inmates actually serving an average of four days.

[LM_Guy]

I say he is trying to make an example.

See my reply #830.

[LM_Guy]

It is not irrelevant if I am saying that the criminal justice system is not being applied in an even handed manner.

Big crimes (nothing worst than murder) getting light sentences and small crimes getting about the same sentence.

You might want to read about the Winkler case, the jury convicted her but the Judge imposed the sentence just like the judge did in Hilton’s case.

See my reply #830 for some info / facts on the Hilton case.

[LM_Guy]

See my post in #830 and tell me if she is getting a fair shake.

[DJ MacWoW]

Do the others come to court late and have tantrums in the courtroom? Twice?

involved defendants who had been arrested for drunk driving and later sentenced to jail after a probation violation or driving without a license.

. This isn't an "or" situation with Hilton. She drove twice on a revoked. The first time she signed a statement saying she understood that she wasn't to drive. The second time, she was speeding with her headlights off. She complied with NONE of her probation, not attending drunk driving courses or paying her fine. She had from Jan 15th to attend and pay. She ignored it all.

This isn't a case of overcrowding that she needs to be released early. She was in a special unit..........no overcrowding.