This is an outrage! Tesla vandal causes $20,000 in damages, receives no charges.

[Cyber Pete]

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[M0unt41nm4n]

I’m not gonna say what I want… but I will say “location, location, location”. That’s all I have to say… let y’all figure out what I mean.

 

[Outlaw1]

Nope. Jail time should still be on the table. At least weekends if your job is during the week. This way you can pay restitution and still have a consequence. But he will likely lose his job anyway.

 

[PungoteagueDave]

Let’s be factual. He is signing an agreement to make full repayment and be supervised for a period. It is a prosecutorial program called diversion and is available only for first-time offenders who are regretful and compliant. He can still be charged if he violates his public service or repayment obligations. It allows him to work instead of being a ward of the state and allows making money for restitution. It is essence an admission of guilt, with punishment, and a chance of redemption if followed closely. Have little grace.

 

[Gritted Cybe]

I just called to speak with the department of human services to see if he is still employed. Left a voice message.. Hopefully I get a call back with some good news!

 

[pkauf01]

Let’s be factual. He is signing an agreement to make full repayment and be supervised for a period. It is a prosecutorial program called diversion and is available only for first-time offenders who are regretful and compliant. He can still be charged if he violates his public service or repayment obligations. It allows him to work instead of being a ward of the state and allows making money for restitution. It is essence an admission of guilt, with punishment, and a chance of redemption if followed closely. Have little grace.

Still think a couple weeks of jail would do him some good. Just a bad look to me.

 

[not_elon_]

I suppose grace has to start somewhere. The alternative just creates a permanent underclass. Not sure what society truly wants in this regard though.

 

[Beetlebug62]

Can someone else prosecute besides the county DA? No federal or civil cases?

 

[Gritted Cybe]

I suppose grace has to start somewhere. The alternative just creates a permanent underclass. Not sure what society truly wants in this regard though.

Actual retribution... We want his head.

 

[ABILISK]

Hope he keeps his job - just long enough to be able to pay everyone back quickly. And he better have to pay extra for the whole process of getting a car repainted which includes scheduling, drop off/pick up, loaner/rental process, etc.

This little diversion program might make sense if he had vandalized unowned cars at a SC that Tesla could fix up before selling, but this isn’t okay. He just caused major personal and financial headache to lots of people who are just trying to live their lives in peace.

 

[Cyber Pete]

I’m not gonna say what I want… but I will say “location, location, location”. That’s all I have to say… let y’all figure out what I mean.

Ain't that the truth!

 

[SlegMD]

The best lesson- all the money he makes goes to someone because of a stupid impulse. Horrible feeling.

 

[Gritted Cybe]

The best lesson- all the money he makes goes to someone because of a stupid impulse. Horrible feeling.

Fixed this for you:
"The best lesson- all the money he makes at Wendy's goes to someone because of a stupid impulse. Horrible feeling.

 

[SlegMD]

Fixed this for you:
"The best lesson- all the money he makes at Wendy's goes to someone because of a stupid impulse. Horrible feeling.

Even better punishment at that rate!

 

[M0unt41nm4n]

Let’s be factual. He is signing an agreement to make full repayment and be supervised for a period. It is a prosecutorial program called diversion and is available only for first-time offenders who are regretful and compliant. He can still be charged if he violates his public service or repayment obligations. It allows him to work instead of being a ward of the state and allows making money for restitution. It is essence an admission of guilt, with punishment, and a chance of redemption if followed closely. Have little grace.

Lets be real here...

If he loses his job and the MN DHS is seriously considering canning him, then he is left looking for something else. Since he is now "famous" due to the internet and local news in MN, he may actually have a tough time finding a job. Assuming he can't find a job, he plays his violin to the prosecutor and says "I have no job". The prosecutor gives him some pity. Let s say he gets a job slinging burgers at McDonalds or other fast food joint, then the people don't get the money back for many years. The victims aren't really made whole and this guy gets to move on with his life. It's a lose/lose. Even the sheriff of Hennepin is pissed about it.

Punitive actions by the prosecutor will have the effect of causing fear in other people who are considering this. Monetary diversion is a drop in the bucket for fear because others who do this may not have a "nice job" to help pay for damages. This happens ALL the time. OTOH, fear of being with Bubba in a jail cell for 3 years will cause others second thoughts about doing this.

Diversion programs don't do squat. It's a slap on the wrist. I am happy to have my tax money contribute towards a ward of the state if it causes a reduction in that sort of crime.

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