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[Himes]

The way it was described to me was that to criminally charge you with a misdemeanor or felony is much harder to prosecute. Yes, their goal is to bust guys and make an example of them, as the court of public opinion then thinks the police and prosecutors are really doing "something". Making a county / municipal citation (same level is a disorderly conduct, minor in possession of alcohol, etc) makes it easier to prosecute, because since it's a ticket the majority of the people just pay the huge fine (not going to court). They still get to parade the dudes around but less court hassle and more money.

The double standard in prosecuting these poor women vs the dudes is despicable. There is a growing double standard with SW rights where they are protected and the dudes not so much.

At least in Schaumburg. I don't think I can post the link but on her Twitter / X account RubyRedLexi tells an interesting story involving LEO, a hotel bar and a citation.

[Member #1117]

Kind of surprised its just a ticket, not 100% sure of the law, but a misdemeanor citation can still be issued and a conviction can still result. When I got busted in a sting the death blow to me was having my mug shot posted on the local news and news paper for 3 days straight. That destroyed my life and to this day, 4 years later still does as a simple google search brings it up. Although I still beat a criminal conviction, you know the old saying of guilty in the court of public opinion. My attorney gave me a huge lesson in the why, but also some of the dirty tricks cops use. Their intent is to destroy a guys life, very rarely do they prosecute the girl selling, unless they have seen her a few times before.

The way it was described to me was that to criminally charge you with a misdemeanor or felony is much harder to prosecute. Yes, their goal is to bust guys and make an example of them, as the court of public opinion then thinks the police and prosecutors are really doing "something". Making a county / municipal citation (same level is a disorderly conduct, minor in possession of alcohol, etc) makes it easier to prosecute, because since it's a ticket the majority of the people just pay the huge fine (not going to court). They still get to parade the dudes around but less court hassle and more money.

The double standard in prosecuting these poor women vs the dudes is despicable. There is a growing double standard with SW rights where they are protected and the dudes not so much.

[SfoDavid67]

Interesting that they switched to giving tickets which makes it a civil matter (I am not a cop or lawyer), might be that the courts were throwing a lot of these cases out.

Kind of surprised its just a ticket, not 100% sure of the law, but a misdemeanor citation can still be issued and a conviction can still result. When I got busted in a sting the death blow to me was having my mug shot posted on the local news and news paper for 3 days straight. That destroyed my life and to this day, 4 years later still does as a simple google search brings it up. Although I still beat a criminal conviction, you know the old saying of guilty in the court of public opinion. My attorney gave me a huge lesson in the why, but also some of the dirty tricks cops use. Their intent is to destroy a guys life, very rarely do they prosecute the girl selling, unless they have seen her a few times before.

[Member #1117]

Interesting that they switched to giving tickets which makes it a civil matter (I am not a cop or lawyer), might be that the courts were throwing a lot of these cases out.

Criminal cases are much harder to prosecute and typically don't result in huge fines. Prosecutors don't like to lose. It's a lower level misdemeanor and probation if convicted. The defense attorneys will make money but what about CROOK County? Making these citations and impounding your vehicle does two things. The prosecuting becomes much easier for them, as reasonable doubt flies out the window. Judge only needs to believe the cop and make their judgement. There isn't much you can do to fight it, unless you want to spend a lot of time and money. The second thing, is the fines are ridiculously high. They know most folks will pay it and not fight.

The people running the state are desperate for money, anyway they can get it. If they can get over the moral stigma not tainting reputation of the politicians that propose this and they can tax the hell out of this, legalization will happen eventually. As more boomers pass, the stigma gets less and less. Just think about this, 20 years ago folks were going to jail for weed.

[MickSwagger]

https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1599224

Fukin loser cops.

[GeneralObvious]

https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1599224

Providers would need a license, pay taxes, and it could be a nice, new business. The marijuana business is thriving, with strong growth every year. It works in Europe, and almost all of Asia.

[Fit312]

https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1599224

Interesting that they switched to giving tickets which makes it a civil matter (I am not a cop or lawyer), might be that the courts were throwing a lot of these cases out.

[Member #1117]

Anyone watch it on wfld 32, wonder what city it was conducted in and app / site they used.

https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1599224

[OldSchoolGuy73]

Anyone watch it on wfld 32, wonder what city it was conducted in and app / site they used.

[Jsmith9118]

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/...siness-parlor/

4 Seasons and you Massage.

[LongDStyle]

In Illinois a person is no longer a minor once they reach the age of 17. But if a person is not from Illinois or was brought across state lines then that might be void.

[Johnny Depth]

She was 19 according to the articles, not underage. Just a clarification.

Just to clarify your clarification, the articles I read say she was 18.

[Sukebe3]

She was 19 according to the articles, not underage. Just a clarification.

Maybe so, but she was being used against her will. I don't like spiders in my ice cream and neither should you.

[Chicago41]

I don't have a problem with them using this to go after traffickers and sickos going after little kids. The BBFS board had a fucking meltdown recently because a senior member vouched for a piece of shit that was pimping out a underage teen that he'd kidnapped from out of state. A lot of forum members hit it with her and then the truth came out in mainstream news. The Cook County State Attorney doesn't have resources to chase cases after regular Johns. But busting would-be child molesters is easy brownie points for election season. It's like what the old Chris Hansen show used to do.

She was 19 according to the articles, not underage. Just a clarification.

[LS4V8]

I'd love to sit in on the meetings that Dart has with the IT consulting firm that is soaking the government for this bullshit.

I don't have a problem with them using this to go after traffickers and sickos going after little kids. The BBFS board had a fucking meltdown recently because a senior member vouched for a piece of shit that was pimping out a underage teen that he'd kidnapped from out of state. A lot of forum members hit it with her and then the truth came out in mainstream news. The Cook County State Attorney doesn't have resources to chase cases after regular Johns. But busting would-be child molesters is easy brownie points for election season. It's like what the old Chris Hansen show used to do.