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TexasTowelie

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2. I agree that the $500 penalty for restitution is completely inadequate

Reply to KS Toronado (Reply #1)

Sun Dec 5, 2021, 08:00 PM

Dec 2021

and also does not provide an effective deterrent for similar incidents in the future. $5,000 seems like a better target amount, particularly when considering the amounts of fines for other criminal acts that are committed on a more frequent basis.

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"pay $500 in restitution for damage" ? KS Toronado Dec 2021 #1

I agree that the $500 penalty for restitution is completely inadequate TexasTowelie Dec 2021 #2