The lie of home detention

[Wainuiguy]

It isn't a lie. It is one option in a basket of justice and corrections strategies. It does however rely on the cooperation of those granted the option. Let's put blame where it belongs - on the individual, not the system. Going into town with a pump action shotgun was a choice, it had nothing to do with home detention.

But home D gave him the opportunity.   Had he been in prison the ability to further offend would have been removed.  Home D was meant to be for non-violent offenses- it has now expanded to be used for those who are convicted of violence.