Failed Appeal

Well it appears that Duane Chapman (Dog the Bounty Hunter) may soon be headed to Mexico to face charges that he was bounty hunting illegally in Mexico.

The second district court in Guadalajara has rejected Mr. Chapman's injunction request which will now clear the way to him to be extradited.

What can I say, if you can't do the time, don't do the crime. Duane Chapman knew that bounty hunting was illegal in Mexico and after being arrested what did he do? He ran, just like most other criminals; and did exactly what he chases down criminals for doing. So I ask you, what is the difference? Absolutely nothing!

Mr. Chapman argues that since bounty hunting is legal in the United States he should not be extradited; well that depends on where in the United States you are. As an example, it is illegal to operate as a bounty hunter in Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon, and Wisconsin.

There are 11 states which require a bounty hunter to be specifically licensed (which Mr. Chapman is not): Indiana, Nevada, Mississippi, South Dakota, Connecticut, Arizona, Utah, Iowa, Louisiana, California, and West Virginia.

Mr. Chapman is not permitted to act as a bounty hunter in the very state that he was convicted of murder in - namely Texas. I wonder why?

The bottom line is, Mr. Chapman left the United States and engaged in illegal activity in a foreign country and he should be held responsible for that action by sending him back to finally stand trial.

As he likes to say, nobody is above the law - well Mr. Chapman that includes YOU!