On 03/17/2016 02:19 PM, Aardvark wrote:
A crime's a crime here. No degrees of crime (felony or
misdemeanour), no statutes of limitation.

They're like venial and mortal sins. For a misdemeanor you say ten Hail
Mary's and it's all better. For felonies you wind up with new roommates
and free room and board for a while.

The last time I was at a voir dire I did get into a discussion with the
prosecutor. It was a domestic thing and I questioned why beating on your
wife was a special felony versus beating on some random person.