Bikers Attack Driver After Accident: Caught on Tape

Red__Zed · 10-02-2013, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

If there were any question about the legality of the driver using deadly force, I'm sure that the driver would have been arrested and charged along with the bikers. He has not been. Only two of the bikers have been arrested so far.

Arrest decisions are made based on public opinion and officer discretion, not necessarily the letter of the law.

Chuck33079 · 10-02-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Arrest decisions are made based on public opinion and officer discretion, not necessarily the letter of the law.

True, but in most cases they usually arrest and charge everybody, and drop charges as evidence comes to light. Who knows. The NYPD is a strange organization.

In other news, the squid who became a speed bump is exactly the kind of rider you think he is- Lawrence man seriously injured in NYC incident involving SUV and motorcyclists - Metro - The Boston Globe

Red__Zed · 10-02-2013, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

True, but in most cases they usually arrest and charge everybody, and drop charges as evidence comes to light. Who knows. The NYPD is a strange organization.

In other news, the squid who became a speed bump is exactly the kind of rider you think he is- Lawrence man seriously injured in NYC incident involving SUV and motorcyclists - Metro - The Boston Globe

They have checks and balances that are designed to limit rushing to judgment. Charging and releasing offers little benefit and is much more expensive than only charging those they believe can/should be convicted.

Chuck33079 · 10-02-2013, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

They have checks and balances that are designed to limit rushing to judgment. Charging and releasing offers little benefit and is much more expensive than only charging those they believe can/should be convicted.

And the driver won't be charged, so the DA seems to believe he was justified in the force he used.

Red__Zed · 10-02-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

And the driver won't be charged, so the DA seems to believe he was justified in the force he used.

Or that public opinion wouldn't support charging him. It's like the reverse of the GZ case (charging because popular opinion demanded it.

Our legal system is surprisingly political. If public opinion went a different way, you'd see a different result.

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