Selective Justice Isn't Justice — It's Politics With A Gavel
Las Vegas Metro just did what most cops only talk about in locker rooms — they told a judge to shove his release order and refused to unleash yet another career criminal back onto the streets. That’s not “bold.” That’s a full‑blown middle finger to a system that keeps recycling predators like they’re aluminum cans.
Justice Eric Goodman — 17 years on the bench and apparently running on autopilot — signed off on releasing 36‑year‑old Joshua Sanchez‑Lopez on electronic monitoring after a bargain‑basement bond. Sanchez‑Lopez isn’t some confused kid who made a mistake. His rap sheet reads like a damn highlight reel: involuntary manslaughter, drugs, car theft, and now he’s caught trying to jack another vehicle. Metro literally caught him in the act on his latest escapade.
Goodman sets bail at $25,000 ($2,500 @ 10&) and says, “If he posts it, strap on an ankle monitor and let him stroll out.” Metro’s response? “Absolutely not! He’s going to keep his ass right where he is!”
Metro Police — who run the jail in the city as well— told the judge they’re not releasing him because Sanchez‑Lopez treats court orders with no respect. He skips hearings, blows off court ordered rehab, and does whatever the hell he wants. On March 9th, Metro went as far as to file a petition in Court essentially saying : Stop trying to force Sheriff Kevin McMahill to violate his duty to protect the public just so you can check your ‘least restrictive conditions’ box.
And here’s the real grenade: What happens when judges are flat‑out wrong?
Legally, Sheriff McMahill doesn’t have the authority to override an elected judge’s bond order. That’s true. But morally? Practically? From a public‑safety standpoint? He’s saying what everyone else is too scared to say out loud sometimes and for that, I understand it!
Nevada law — like most states — demands judges use the “least restrictive” bail conditions. Cute in theory. In reality, it’s a revolving door for repeat offenders who treat the justice system like a damn joke. I want to be clear, everyone makes mistakes and should be given the benefit of the doubt, as well as, an opportunity to show they’ve changed. We should not treat each individual the same…Period! But when you have an individual who consistently sends a “fuck you” to the community by committing violent offenses, it’s time to change the tactic. Judge McMahill is another example of when the system wants to selectively enforce it’s rules against some, and not others.
Judges are supposed to protect the public, not gift‑wrap criminals and drop them back into neighborhoods like some twisted Amazon Prime delivery. We see this shit constantly. And honestly? I’m glad the Sheriff finally sent a message straight up the chain: Stop coddling violent offenders. Stop playing politics and pretending ankle bracelets magically fix criminal behavior.
This wasn’t just a stance. It was a warning shot.
That shit makes sense!
