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Speak out to the Napa DA in support of just punishment for felons who steal grapes

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Sandra Higham
11 years ago

Unbelievable that he may get away with this!

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Sandra Higham
11 years ago

Unbelievable that he may get away with this!

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Chris Gurtcheff
11 years ago

Assets are assets and theft is theft. This appears a to be a clear cut case of felony grand larceny. It would be wrong for this individual to to be convicted of less than someone that shoplifted a $400 IPOD.

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Christine Hanchett
11 years ago

This is a substantial theft that should carry a substantial penalty.

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Tom Chitwood
11 years ago

Stealing this quantity of product should in no way be eligible for reduction to a misdemeanor. This individual should be prossicuted to the fullest extent of the law and made an example that this type of crime will not be tolerated.

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David Haney
11 years ago

I agree 100% with everything explained in the letter I received. Persons must be held accountable for breaking the law. That is what this country was built on, plain and simple. Regards, David Haney

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Jason W. Harrel
11 years ago

Felony.

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Bernard D. Olmsted
11 years ago

I fully support the Del Dotto petition. It is unconscionable that Jeff Hill get off lightly, having stolen so much from Del Dotto.

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Sheila Callan
11 years ago

I support Mr. Del Dotto's request not wanting Mr. Hill's charges to be reduced to a misdemeanor. Grand theft is not a minor charge and the punishment should match the crime. The loss of income to Del Dotto winery will be felt for years to come in his business and throughout the wine industry. Theft affects all of us and we pay higher consumer prices because of it. He clearly deserves more than a slap on the wrist and a misdemeanor conviction would be just that.

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Deanna Rauch
11 years ago

If Mr. Hill is allowed to get away with this theft it sets a dangerous precidence for future situations. He should not be allowed to bump down to a misdemeanor. He should suffer the consequences of his actions.

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Glenn Goldman
11 years ago

Serious crime should have serious consequences.

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Pam Domingue
11 years ago

THeft is theft, it was organized, and done maliciously, cause a loss of property and / $$. This should NOT be dismissed or lowered to a misdemeanor.

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Marcus V. Graziano
11 years ago

It seems that our laws are only to protect the guilty and punish the innocent. When are we going to say "ENOUGH." I beg the courts to set an example and impose the maximum sentencing to Jeff Hill otherwise this type and other similar types of crimes will continue. Sincerely, Marcus V. Graziano

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Melissa Dubbs
11 years ago

The court should not entertain reducing the crime from a felony to a misdemeanor. Such a reduction sends the wrong message about the crime committed and will have no deterrent effect on those contemplating similar crimes.

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Joseph M McCann
11 years ago

Fuck Hill and people like him

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cynthia dixey
11 years ago

Keep as a felony. This is very serious.

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Gregory Petersen
11 years ago

Mr. Hill has been arrested for two felonies, grand theft for hijacking Del Dotto grapes on two occasions. What is the DA's problem, sure drop one charge but the other should stand as a felony with extreme prejudice. Send a message Judge Boessenecker, this will not be tolerated!

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Thomas Hix
11 years ago

The theft should definitely be a felony and not a misdemeanor offense. It would certainly be a shame if Mr. Hill was let off after committing such a serious offense.

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rob damus
11 years ago

do not allow this behavior to go unpunished lest we start to sacrifice the quality and hard work produced from the amazing vineyards in this region.

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robert "woody" shackleton
11 years ago

theft of significant quantity of high caliber grapes should be convicted as a felony, not a misdemeanor