While I 100% agree w/ your statement; I don't think that has much to do w/ out of towners coming here to steal? I think we can blame that on the interstate?
Technically, already illegal in Ga, but I should be the last one pointing that out :behindsofa:
§ 40-8-6 - Alteration of suspension system; operation of vehicle with broken springs
O.C.G.A. 40-8-6 (2010)
40-8-6. Alteration of suspension system; operation of vehicle with broken springs
(a) It...
That's just ones that were also convicted on the weapons charge. I'd wager a bet that many of the others also had weapons, they just didn't get a conviction. Most likely as part of a plea deal.
And, I don't know this for a fact, well except those charged w/ possession of F/A by convicted felon, but I would wager to speculate that since these are federal charges, it's not most of their first rodeos?
For anyone wanting to see who it getting out, their charges and sentences: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/08/03/president-obama-grants-commutations