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Originally Posted by Hydrae
Like I said before, the letter of the law. I would think that a judge should be able to exercise some JUDGEment on this. If it is just about strictly following the law we might as well put a computer up there as the judge instead of a thinking (hopefully) human. I don't care what the law is, each case is individual and needs to be treated on such a basis.
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You might think that, but the judge is bound by law.
It's reactionary mandatory sentencing crap laws that get passed.
Think about that the next time you get all pissed off about some horrible crime and demand for tougher laws.
mandatory sentencing is bullshit really.