Do they? Would it not be better for them to be under supervision and be required to work and pay you back damages?
The thieves who stole my car and other stuff got all three, jail time, forced to repay me for damages, and were placed under supervison after they got out.
The recidivism rate of car thieves in this state and across the country is by far the highest of any crime. But yah, let's slap them on the wrist and let them go. Do it again.
After all, they get away with it most of the time. Maybe they can pay me back with the proceeds from a couple of other heists.