They need to get far more harsh than they currently are. Archive: https://archive.today/r0vfL From the post: >>Colorado's municipal courts primarily prosecute minor offenses, and punishment for those crimes can vary from city to city. That could soon change. While many welcome the consistency, some cities say it would be a big mistake. House Bill 1147, Fairness & Transparency in Municipal Court, aims to standardize sentencing and enhance due process in municipal courts across Colorado. In recent years, Aurora has gotten tougher on crime -- from shoplifting to car theft. "We were the number one state for motor vehicle theft. That was the first, big issue that we tackled when we passed that first mandatory minimum for that," said Pete Schulte, Aurora City Attorney. "We're still lower on motor vehicle theft today than the rest of the state, and a lot of our council members believe it's because of our mandatory minimum penalties."