Under the new program, those accused of minor crimes could trade their charges for substance abuse treatments, community service or participation in restorative justice initiatives.
While I commend the establishment of this program and view it as progress, no one should have to give their rights to go through this program. The accused should be offered a continuance or something similar and then if successful their case “disappears” and if not they get their day in court. The fact that they are forced to choose smacks of “Sophie’s choice”. Shame on big brother upps I mean the council.
While I commend the establishment of this program and view it as progress, no one should have to give their rights to go through this program. The accused should be offered a continuance or something similar and then if successful their case “disappears” and if not they get their day in court. The fact that they are forced to choose smacks of “Sophie’s choice”. Shame on big brother upps I mean the council.