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FishermanTim 11-11-2016 10:32 AM

what's 2 people's lives really worth???
 
Plymouth officer, DUI when he collides head on with another car, killing both passengers, gets a proverbial slap on the wrist.

He was found not guilty of MV manslaughter, not guilty of MV homicide, but guilty of DUI?

WTF???

Unless there was some specific evidence that was presented in court, I can't understand how he can be guilty of DUI but not for killing two women while he was DUI??? What did they do, claim the sober women collided with the drunk cop???

I guess he had a really good lawyer and had a really bad jury?

This story had me shaking my head because it doesn't make any sense.

Nebe 11-11-2016 10:52 AM

Did you say "officer" ?

There's your answer
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tysdad115 11-11-2016 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Nebe (Post 1112010)
Did you say "officer" ?

There's your answer
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I thought that was the difference between and "accidental discharge" with no charges and a "negligent discharge" with full prosecution.
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Nebe 11-12-2016 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tysdad115 (Post 1112020)
I thought that was the difference between and "accidental discharge" with no charges and a "negligent discharge" with full prosecution.
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That's how guys usually end up with child support :rotfl:
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PRBuzz 11-12-2016 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by FishermanTim (Post 1112008)
Unless there was some specific evidence that was presented in court, I can't understand how he can be guilty of DUI but not for killing two women while he was DUI??? What did they do, claim the sober women collided with the drunk cop???

That is EXACTLY what the accident reconstruction teams concluded: the woman's car crossed the line hitting the officer's car head on. Maybe his blood alcohol level impeded his ability to react to the oncoming car?

Just because you are sober doesn't mean you were not distracted while driving....oh my cell phone is ringing....another txt message...OH someone just responded to a FB post :)

FishermanTim 11-14-2016 09:57 AM

Maybe, but if they haven't disclosed any information to back up the claim, who's o say they crossed the line because he was all over the road and they were trying to avoid HIM?
I guess the burden of proof goes to the deceased victims due to his "officer" status. Ironic that there is no defense because the defense is DEAD!

Just lucky I guess?


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