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Voted #1 Condo Rental! Continued from Page 37 fallen, over 300 people on deferred for felon in possession of a firearm. Let that sink in for a moment. We are having a national debate on guns and gun laws, and yet we are handing out no jail time to convicted felons, who are found in possession of a firearm. Kim Ogg is literally giving gun toting felons a “Get Out of Jail Free Card”. That is not even mentioning a large group of the aggravated robberies and aggravated assaults committed with guns, and the assailants were given a sweetheart deal with no jail time. We aren’t even using the tools we have in our toolbox now to hold criminals accountable for crimes with guns, and all anyone can talk about is new gun laws. Even more disturbing, the above numbers is what we can track. These deferred numbers are actually much higher. When someone violates their deferred, is revoked and convicted, we are unable to track that case effectively. The above numbers do not include those criminals who have been placed on deferred, re-offended, and therefore violating the conditions of their deferred adjudication. (Conceivably at that point they should go to the jail for the original charge, however we are finding the DA’s office and Judges aren’t even following through in those cases. But that is an article for another day). It doesn’t take an active imagination to understand, it means the numbers above are infinitely worse. Kim Ogg apologists will say they have to cut these deals in order to keep their dockets manageable, and Judges play a role in accepting the terms of the agreement. I will concede those points. They absolutely must negotiate deals with defense attorneys in order to allow the system to run somewhat efficiently. However, they are giving away the farm in these negotiations with full approval from District Attorney Kim Ogg and her administration. When you have violent, true habitual offenders, you should only be discussing how long they will go to prison, not negotiating to let them off the hook completely. Is anyone asking the victim how they feel about these deals? Does anyone care of about justice for victims? Our current elected DA is so worried about going light on criminals, she has completely forgotten that it is her duty to protect and represent victims! People will attempt to make this a partisan issue or a political issue, but throwing the book at violent criminals, who prey on the hard-working people of our community, is something we should all agree on. With a loud voice, everyone should demand these criminals be held responsible for their actions and stand up for victims. Please share these statistics with your friends, family members, neighbors, and co-workers. I am confident the average Houstonian believes that if someone sticks a gun in their face and robs them, that miscreant will be thrown in jail for 10+ years. The reality is the opposite. They are much more likely to receive a sweetheart deal and be let free to victimize the next hard-working person and maybe even kill someone. I venture to say this is not what any of us want, and it is certainly not the Houston I know and love so dearly. This epidemic is within our power to change. We all need to come together and vote out the very person who swore an oath to uphold the law and protect victims in our community… Ogg Must Go. Harris County Deserves Better! Thank You Texas First Responders and Law Enforcement Be the Hero of Your Family’s Vacation! • Mention The Blues for 10% off Daily Rates Sunday – Friday through 2020 • All suites with full kitchen amenities • Fun Packages With Popular Attractions • Private Gulf View Balconies • Two Sparkling Pools (one seasonally heated) • Centrally Located to Restaurants & Attractions Book Direct with our Onsight Galveston Team for Best Rates and Packages casadelmartx.com 409-572-0371 • On the Beachfront Across from Popular Babe’s Beach • Friendliest Staff on the Island • Bar-B-que Park • Maid Service and 24 hour Front Desk • Courtyard Meeting Facilities Perfect for Business and Church Retreats and Family Reunions 46 The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE 47
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