Summary
"I'm sorry for letting everyone down," said the teen, who pleaded guilty to possession of the drugs and was given two years of supervised probation. [Ron Meyers] said a discharge wasn't up for consideration because of the "hard" drugs involved.
"You've got to be stupid. I'll tell you why. I can understand if you had a family that didn't give a damn about you. But to push the envelope when you've got a family that is concerned and responsible; I think that's stupid on your part," said Meyers."Don't try this again," Meyers warned. "Jails are full of guys who deal in drugs. Their lives are ruined."See the full content of this document
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Getting 'Tough-Love'on Crime
Parents take responsible action on lawbreaking kids
By Mike McIntyre and Bruce OwenTHE issue of parental responsibility was front and centre in a Winnipeg courtroom this week when three separate families earned applause for the unique way they handled their criminal kids.Provincial court Judge Ron Meyers told the Free Press he was stunned by the tough love and proactive approach ta...See the full content of this document
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