27 convictions, no angel?

It's hard to know who to think less of; the petty criminals who do so much to damage their society and the quality of life of their neighbours or the police who are so utterly unprofessional, confrontational and self-serving.

Thankfully in this country this view is very much
 
It's hard to know who to think less of; the petty criminals who do so much to damage their society and the quality of life of their neighbours or the police who are so utterly unprofessional, confrontational and self-serving.
Was this guy a petty criminal? 27 convictions? That means how many crimes gotten away with? Has to be at least a factor of 4. Our laws are too skewed in favour of the criminal element, and most citizens know this. It's only when someone like Manuela Riedo is killed that we get a bit serious. Why do we wait until someone is raped or dead?