SJC calls illegal gun possession victimless
Owners can't be held without bail
The Supreme Judicial Court yesterday ruled that illegal gun possession is a "passive and victimless crime" and that those charged with having illicit firearms cannot be held without bail as a danger to society.
In a 4-to-1 ruling, the state's highest court rejected the law enforcement strategy of Bristol District Attorney C. Samuel Sutter to cut down on gun violence by seeking pretrial detention for every person charged with illegal gun possession in his jurisdiction, which includes New Bedford. (click on blog title to read the whole story.)
It's about effing time they did something RIGHT.
Current Mood: Surprised
Current Music: The GAP Band - Party Train
My Carry Pistol: EAA Witness .45ACP
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