OK so you can kill people in CA but don't you dare drive without a license?

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Is this an attempt to look tuff on crime in a state that is generally considered legally for sale innocent? Why Paris I mean she is not equiped for this her mind that is why on a misdemoner does the Prosecutor get involved? What is wrong with you people out their? I mean murder ok driving on suspended licence punishable by say what death?

What is going on out there to cause this type of SS?

mak247mlh I am taking her side,

if the jailer lets you out you have served your time it is that way at my state, you could get 5 years but serve 3. The jailer and or sheriff can cut you free at anytime if they think you are rehabilated or there good forbid are worse criminals out there. Paris in no more a criminal than an idoit. Her parents have done her a great injustice and she has a lot to figure out and growing up to do, this will not help her or soceity but may cause her to have a mental break down, now how is that helping?

LadeeLuvleeLox 1st degree murder is a real and serious crime, her offense is minor your logic is skewed.

If the glove doen't fit you must acquit

NEVER YOU NO MIND IS DRYED UP DUE TO BLOOD BEING ON IT AND THE MAN HAS A PLASTIC GLOVE ON AND ALSO HIS FINGERS ARE SPREAD OUT.

OJ was and is the person he says he is looking for,

I think it is funny that the STATE has violated Paris in this way the law suits are sure to follow.

I am not taking Paris's side I am taking my side, what effects one legally effects us equally because it becomes law

addendum:

All I was stating was it seems unconstitutional to cut her free and the jail her

without her breaking a rules of home confinement.

Is it possible that some money changed hands to get her out? Do you think there will be a public offical charged with a crime in this matter.

These types of events are not supposed to happen in the USA. I am not taking PARIS's side I am taking my side this means to me the possibility of being acquited and jailed or to be given a punishment that can be redefined later. I am very concerned about the state of liberty in the USA. It appears we no longer have the rights and protections we once had.

I was under the assumption that once a person is freed from jail or the pen. even with terms parole etc. that that was the deal. In this case they are changing the deal and it is very unsettling.

Answer 1

Yea, the same state that acquitted O.J. of murder now takes a tought stance against a dimwitted blonde heiress

CA is truly the land of fruits and nuts!

Answer 2

To answer your question about the prosecutor, (at least in Minnesota), the prosecutor gets involved in all criminal cases from a petty misdemeanor to a felony. So there isn't much of a surprise that it happened there too.

[edit] I completely agree with wizjp, people who are in favor of being lenient of her are forgetting that she really had three strikes in the situation - first the initial incident of DUI, which she was put on probation for, and for getting caught TWICE violating her probation.

I must admit I do feel a "little" bit sorry for her inasmuch as she is kind of being jacked around here too, first going to jail, then being released, then having to go to court again and being told that she could appear by phone and then being picked up in the squad and delivered to the courthouse. However, that is where my sympathy ends. She needs to suck it up and deal with it. She only has like two weeks left to serve and then she can go back to her posh life. She already has five days credit, even though technically she has been in there less than three days. She is given more amenities than most inmates (such as a separate jail cell, etc). Yes, it would be tough to be in there, but maybe she'll think twice next time before doing anything stupid.

Dead Marxist, you're confusing a plea agreement and a jury trial. Paris chose to plead guilty and accept the court imposed punishments. As Ladee pointed out, a jury trial is a trial by peers and they make the decision, you are out of the equation.

Ghost Rider - IMO, the Hilton family will have nothing to sue over. Paris is responsible for getting herself into this mess. The state has not violated her at all. Its called they are doing their job. She screwed up on probation and is now facing the consequences. She deserves the sanctions the judge has imposed on her. You're right, we are not talking about murder here, however, maybe these sanctions will cause her to think before she acts next time. She was lucky this time, next time it could be murder - her getting behind the wheel drunk and killing someone.

[edit] Unfortunately it doesn't work the way you think it does. Especially in this situation. The jail went against the judges direct orders and placed her on home confinement. There was a stiputation in the plea that stated that she was not to get home confinement. So she was mistakenly released from jail. It doesnt work that if you're let go, your sentence is served. If you want to see it or not, there is a protection in place. There is a checks and balances system in the legal system. The jail (for whatever reason) released her against her obligation. So she is not at a detriment, (having house arrest would have been a positive) rather they are getting back to the way the sentence read. 45 days in jail less the days for jail credit.

Answer 3

I don't see this as a "tough on crime" issue nor a "SS" or Gestapo styled issue as you seem to want others to think. I read your weblinked article and see where a court justice is tired of rich kids flaunting the laws that they should comply with...just like everyone else!

I see this as a young spoiled rich kid who felt kicking her feet and crying in a tantrum would sway the courts to do what money couldn't do....keep her out of jail.

The question is....why is Paris Hilton any different than you or me? If we broke a law...were placed on probation....and then violated probation we get to face the courts for violating the laws!

After reading many of the questions on Yahoo about "bad cops" many responses seem to be "why do they think they're above the law" yet cops AREN'T above the law....nor is Paris Hilton.

Remember the old saying "What's good for the goose...is good for the gander."

Break the law...either pay the fine...or go to jail! Since Paris Hilton is the heiress of a vast amount of money...and judging by her lifestyle...I seriously doubt any court cost or fine would come close to putting a dent in her weekly allowance from daddy! It's time Paris Hilton took responsibility for her actions!

By the way....a Sheriff, jailer, or any other law enforcement officer/official can NOT release an inmate for good behavior or otherwise.....only the court can!

Answer 4

The prosecutor is involved in every criminal case. The article didn't say it was the District Attorney (whom I think you have confused with the prosecution).
As in every state, if you violate parole or probation you go to jail. Paris drove drunk, she made a deal for probation -- that is, she admitted her guilt-- and then she violated that probation. That's jail time.
As in every state, a trial taken to jury can have any possible outcome. The judge did not find OJ innocent. His peers did. A group of 12 people. Blame them. Not the system.
What's funny to me is what you consider justice: Send the Black man to jail for his crimes. Let the pretty, little white heiress go free. That's justice?
If Paris wasn't mentally equipped to do the time, she shouldn't have done the crime. That's generally true for everyone.

I mean, what, would you rather have her free, driving drunk behind the wheel and cause someone's death? Drunk drivers kill. Even pretty, little, white, blonde drunk drivers.

Answer 5

I've made up my mind that the old saying "Money can't buy you love" is so true. Its the only thing it can't buy anymore. More than one celeb have gotten away with murder, and other offenses that would land all of the rest of us in jail. Paris is home now, where others would not have been, but is not a hardened criminal, and she does have a ankle monitor. So she got a break, but what is wrong with that and why does everyone fret so about her? Leave the kid alone, I say.

Answer 6

Or is it an attempt to send a message if you drive drunk, get a sweetheart probation deal and violate it twice, you are going to serve a little real jail time and not 3 days and home to mommy.l

Answer 7

Paris deserved to go to jail
You sound like you are on her side
She broke the law so she needs to face the punishment
She deserves no special treatment because she is famous