I see on the internet that the Federal Government of Canada are going to get tough on the methamphetamine offenders in Canada. They have passed legislation saying that they have increased the maximum penalty from 10 years to life in prison.
That, in my opinion will do nothing to stop those who are making this drug. How stupid the government officials are by saying “we have increased the maximum penalty from 10 years to life in prison.” The judicial system in Canada is made up of lawyers and judges who seem to be helping themselves. The judges will not impose the maximum sentence for any crimes as they know the defense lawyers, (who a lot of the judges used to be) will appeal the case to a higher court, knowing that they can buy some time and likely get a more lenient judge the next go around.
Lord knows that sooner or later the prosecution will run out of money and their clients seldom do. The crooks have the advantage of using the legal-aid system and/or have a ton of cash from their drug deals to defend themselves.
I would like to see the list of 10 people from each province in Canada of those people that have received the maximum sentence of 10 years, under the old legislation.
A lot of people have asked for restriction on the chemicals that are being used to make the methamphetamines. Is it because Canadians are being stupid and electing lawyers to represent them in Parliament that the are not restricting the sale of these chemicals. If a lawyer (now turned politician) were to make laws that would restrict their fellow lawyers from earning money, what would that do for their image. Sounds like somebody is getting a kick-back.
What do you think.
That, in my opinion will do nothing to stop those who are making this drug. How stupid the government officials are by saying “we have increased the maximum penalty from 10 years to life in prison.” The judicial system in Canada is made up of lawyers and judges who seem to be helping themselves. The judges will not impose the maximum sentence for any crimes as they know the defense lawyers, (who a lot of the judges used to be) will appeal the case to a higher court, knowing that they can buy some time and likely get a more lenient judge the next go around.
Lord knows that sooner or later the prosecution will run out of money and their clients seldom do. The crooks have the advantage of using the legal-aid system and/or have a ton of cash from their drug deals to defend themselves.
I would like to see the list of 10 people from each province in Canada of those people that have received the maximum sentence of 10 years, under the old legislation.
A lot of people have asked for restriction on the chemicals that are being used to make the methamphetamines. Is it because Canadians are being stupid and electing lawyers to represent them in Parliament that the are not restricting the sale of these chemicals. If a lawyer (now turned politician) were to make laws that would restrict their fellow lawyers from earning money, what would that do for their image. Sounds like somebody is getting a kick-back.
What do you think.