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

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Jack Harris
11 years ago

Reducing this sentence undermines the economic structure of the industry. Premium fruit will become the target of any unscrupulous individuals or networks that wish gain from the efforts of others with little risk to themselves.

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Steve Swatek
11 years ago

Mr. Hill is fortunate to have only one felony conviction. The felony conviction and full restitution should be adhered to.

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Barbara Matheson
11 years ago

Stealing grapes from a winery vineyard should be a felony.

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John Purlee
11 years ago

This should not be a misdemeanor.

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Helen Giacobazzi
11 years ago

How could this major theft not be considered a felony? I am opposed to any reduction in these charges.

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Mike Skemp
11 years ago

I am opposed to any reduction in the charges against Mr. Hill. He should be charged with a felony and be ordered to make full restitution.

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JOHN MOORE
11 years ago

This individual should be sentenced to the maximum amount allowed by law.

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james janosek
11 years ago

we agree with the Dave Del Dotto family regarding this matter.It's bad enough that the theft occurred let alone by a trusted ex employee.

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Rebecca Smith
11 years ago

How could this theft not be considered a felony. Mr. Hill should not get anything less than another citizen in California.

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Ross Jeffrey
11 years ago

Jeff Hill should go to jail!!!

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Anonymous
11 years ago

This is NOT a misdemeanor! Mr. Hill knowingly stole valuable property to benefit his business and should have to pay for his crime.

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Michael Cassling
11 years ago

Please delivery the appropriate justice that Mr Hill deserves for the crimes he committed.

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Richard Westcott
11 years ago

Felony theft must be enforced to the letter of the law. A strong message must be sent to prevent this from happening again.

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Mario Gomez
11 years ago

A crime is a crime and should not be minimized.

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Jim Moore
11 years ago

The judges in this county that keep reducing crimes and just hand out little slaps on the head is what has destroy this county.

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Kevin Denny
11 years ago

There needs to be a significant deterrent for economic theft, otherwise it will occur more often.

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Chad Franklin
11 years ago

In no way should Hill's felony conviction be reduced! He robs everyone out of this wonderful wines

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A. Estrada
11 years ago

I agree with the Del Dotto family that the punishment for the crime should not be reduced, and the criminal should be subject to the stolen grapes from 10/17/14.

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Bill Graham
11 years ago

The 10/21/14 theft should be considered a felony. Also, the 10/17/14 theft should not be dismissed!

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carolyn thompson
11 years ago

Grapes are very valuable to this region and stealing them should be a crime. Stealing hurts the Napa Valley Economy which is so beautiful. It also hurts tourism