I think in the US, car leasing is more common than in Europe.
it also looks like to me that it is more acceptable to put someone in jail for a prolonged period of time even for minor offenses, than to confiscate material stuff for similar offenses.
@elCelio@TDCN This is true when it comes to car type violations. You can easily get yourself jailed for unpaid traffic tickets or street racing. It’s just about guaranteed for DUI - there are a lot of anti-DUI pressure groups. But you will still have the car when you get out and lots of people drive without a license. That gets you jailed too, but in large parts of the USA not having a license is basically house arrest anyway.
Drug and money offenses get property seized. Especially cash.
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I think in the US, car leasing is more common than in Europe.
it also looks like to me that it is more acceptable to put someone in jail for a prolonged period of time even for minor offenses, than to confiscate material stuff for similar offenses.
@elCelio @TDCN This is true when it comes to car type violations. You can easily get yourself jailed for unpaid traffic tickets or street racing. It’s just about guaranteed for DUI - there are a lot of anti-DUI pressure groups. But you will still have the car when you get out and lots of people drive without a license. That gets you jailed too, but in large parts of the USA not having a license is basically house arrest anyway.
Drug and money offenses get property seized. Especially cash.