Springy,

It is bull$hit how the system is failing.  

I agree with you 100% and what you posted is another example that shows the failings of the system.

My sons assailants were in their mid 30s. I was shocked when they read out his criminal history,

and the pathetic sentences he had been give on prior convictions, most of a violent nature, dating back to 18 years of age.

I was shocked when the supreme court granted bail, and then the person runs.

Where is the accountability.

I find it offensive when a criminal is allowed to use the being of "good character" in an attempt to gain a lenient sentence.

Persons of good character are not normally standing in front of judge waiting to be sentenced for a crime.  

Our son, my wife, our 3 older sons and myself all become victims late one night when the police called.

Just as thousands or hundreds of thousands have become.