Are $30,000 Cash Bonds a new way to combat crime?

Photo Credit: John McCusker, The Times-Picayune

Wayne learned that in an effort to target violent gun offenders, Mayor Mitch Landrieu encouraged judges at Criminal and Municipal Court to use their discretion in setting higher cash bond amounts for illegal possession of firearm charges. Mayor Landrieu also encouraged defendants facing gun charges to be required by the courts to pay for electronic monitoring as a condition of bonded release, so the NOPD can watch and restrict their movements. As a result, Wayne wanted to get Real Talkers opinion and ask them if they thought this new solution would really work.

SOPA and PIPA-Who is REALLY in control?

Wayne has been following the drama that is known as SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and he wants to get viewpoints from Real Talkers. He asks them whether or not they think the government is really in control or does the internet itself carry more power.

Real Solutions for Crime in New Orleans

Wayne is tired of the violence that has happened within the city's first few days of 2012. He asks Real Talkers for solutions to the city's crime statistics. He examines underlying causes and gets to the root of the problems facing our city so that we can move forward with Real Solutions. Photo credit: CHRIS GRANGER / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

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