Numbnuts Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 On 7/8/2022 at 6:13 PM, 0bserver said: It's apparently because they didn't mean to glass the bouncer as they thought they were glassing a non-bouncer (twice). Well of course , that makes it fine then ! What a load of bollocks. Not your comment , just the thought process of the system and courts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Numbnuts said: Well of course , that makes it fine then ! What a load of bollocks. Not your comment , just the thought process of the system and courts. Totally agree. It was interesting to see Manx Radio report on the Courts almost growing a pair and handing down an 11 year sentence (although he'll be out in 5). https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/manx-man-jailed-after-womans-year-long-rape-ordeal/ 11 years for that though is weak. It should be life with chemical castration to stop them doing it again. Dirty little rapists should be left to rot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get a life Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 On 7/8/2022 at 7:59 AM, Hoops said: I was surprised you can hit someone in the head twice with a glass and get non-cust.............not go to prison. Agree. Disgraceful. Also banned for drink driving in 2020. Maybe he needs to have a think about the common denominator! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollag Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 We aint as weak as the UK. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 The latest example of weak sentencing. Beats the shit out of someone on Strand Street in broad daylight while on a suspended sentence... outcome? Community Service. https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/courts/teenager-who-attacked-a-man-in-strand-street-is-sentenced-555526 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) And another whopper. Drink driving with a child in his car - gets off with community service and probation. IOM Newspapers also choose not to report his name... https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/courts/drink-driver-had-a-child-in-his-car-554846 Incredible stuff really. Edited July 18, 2022 by 0bserver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lxxx Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 It's not so much the weak sentencing it is the baffling discrepancy in sentencing, between seemingly victimless crimes that get harsh sentences and the slap on the wrist for the ones that all logic and reason indicates should get their just desserts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 1 hour ago, 0bserver said: The latest example of weak sentencing. Beats the shit out of someone on Strand Street in broad daylight while on a suspended sentence... outcome? Community Service. https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/courts/teenager-who-attacked-a-man-in-strand-street-is-sentenced-555526 It seems about right in that case. The victim doesn't seem to have suffered any serious injury and didn't want to press charges. It clearly wasn't a 'professional' attack or it wouldn't have taken place in Strand Street with loads of people around. The previous offence wasn't for violence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wavey Davey Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 2 hours ago, 0bserver said: Incredible stuff really. This is worse. Desperate homeless woman with nowhere to live smashes a police van window in order to get arrested so she can have somewhere to sleep gets fined the cost of the window she broke. No space can be found for her anywhere to actually house her and no other support can be given to her other than a fine and 12 months probation. https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/courts/woman-vandalised-police-vehicles-in-a-cry-of-help-555527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 I've been searching for my ex-wife's killer for years... ...still can't find any volunteers ☹️ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 3 hours ago, 0bserver said: The latest example of weak sentencing. Beats the shit out of someone on Strand Street in broad daylight while on a suspended sentence... outcome? Community Service. https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/courts/teenager-who-attacked-a-man-in-strand-street-is-sentenced-555526 Pathetic. He will probably get loads of support, sympathy and help with lifestyle issues, unlike others who work hard, have issues but haven’t had the breaks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 26 minutes ago, Wavey Davey said: This is worse. Desperate homeless woman with nowhere to live smashes a police van window in order to get arrested so she can have somewhere to sleep gets fined the cost of the window she broke. No space can be found for her anywhere to actually house her and no other support can be given to her other than a fine and 12 months probation. https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/courts/woman-vandalised-police-vehicles-in-a-cry-of-help-555527 I think there are other issues at play, particularly as to why nobody wishes to house her. I don’t like how she was given anonymity, not named in the press. She will be housed if she fails to complete probation and the fine will come out of benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banky Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 4 hours ago, Albert Tatlock said: I've been searching for my ex-wife's killer for years... ...still can't find any volunteers ☹️ Actually laughed way too much at that, than i should have done. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Amazingly though, any person charged with cannabis related charges can almost guarantee a jail sentence… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 8 hours ago, Passing Time said: Amazingly though, any person charged with cannabis related charges can almost guarantee a jail sentence… That’s the impression the media and social media seems to portray. Large numbers are never charged and diverted from court under the DARS scheme. Most people charged with possession ( and that’s the vast majority ) get fines, or at least non custodial, if repeat offenders. Its only importers/producers who get prison, and not all of them. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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