Public punishment rather than private penalties the way to go, according to Herndon lawyer Landau
Call him “old fashioned,” but Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau likes the idea of “Public Punishment” rather than private penalties and fines. For shoplifter and other convicted non-violent criminals, the former prosecutor believes that public display may help prevent future misconduct. Since recidivism is a problem with minor criminals who do not serve long jail sentences, public punishment, rather than merely paying a fine, ticket or court costs, may help deter future misconduct. Landau was particularly interested in a Florida judge’s sentencing shoplifters to carry a sign in front of the store that they stole from as part of their punishment.
A Putnam County judge sentences Defendants guilty of shoplifting to a public punishment. This sentence allows everyone to read that the Defendant broke the law. Judge Peter Miller sentences Defendants to carrying a sign saying, “I Stole From A Local Store”. According to the Jacksonville News story, it is a punishment Miller has used for many years. Channel 4 spoke to him about the punishment a few years ago, and he’s still doing it now. “They hate it,” Miller said. “That means I’m doing something right.” It should be noted that even if the punishment does not stop a person from becoming a repeat offender, it can save taxpayers money by not putting someone in jail. In addition, it sends the public a message. Landau would like to see more public punishments, especially as people think they can commit crimes, pay the fines and have none of their friends, neighbors or employers find out about it.
Drunk drivers who cause harm to others, shop lifters and other non-violent criminals should "do time" in public punishment, like these stocks in Colonial Williamsburg
Call him “old fashioned,” but Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau likes the idea of “Public Punishment” rather than private penalties and fines. For shoplifter and other convicted non-violent criminals, the former prosecutor believes that public display may help prevent future misconduct. Since recidivism is a problem with minor criminals who do not serve long jail sentences, public punishment, rather than merely paying a fine, ticket or court costs, may help deter future misconduct. Landau was particularly interested in a Florida judge’s sentencing shoplifters to carry a sign in front of the store that they stole from as part of their punishment.
A Putnam County judge sentences Defendants guilty of shoplifting to a public punishment. This sentence allows everyone to read that the Defendant broke the law. Judge Peter Miller sentences Defendants to carrying a sign saying, “I Stole From A Local Store”. According to the Jacksonville News story, it is a punishment Miller has used for many years. Channel 4 spoke to him about the punishment a few years ago, and he’s still doing it now. “They hate it,” Miller said. “That means I’m doing something right.” It should be noted that even if the punishment does not stop a person from becoming a repeat offender, it can save taxpayers money by not putting someone in jail. In addition, it sends the public a message. Landau would like to see more public punishments, especially as people think they can commit crimes, pay the fines and have none of their friends, neighbors or employers find out.
