As crazy as it might sound, it is true…
A man accused of stealing $31 worth of candy bars could face a sentence of 20 years to life. Jacobia Grimes faces the sentence due to Louisiana state’s habitual offender law. Since Grimes has five previous offenses, under the law, it could cost him at least 20 years!
Yeah, I get that this guy has been in trouble before… but really? 20 years to life over this? I’d say that’s a bit excessive…
You can read more about it HERE.
-zigz
