Southport Officer Shot

[SSGSAD]

WISH TV, IMPD PIO Officer, saying that the Southport Officer, saw the robbery suspect,

Was hit by the car, injury to his legs .....

4 year veteran .....

One in custody, looking for one suspect, in east district .....

 

[SSGSAD]

WISH TV, reporting, 2nd suspect, in custody .....

 

[MarkC]

The shooter in Lt. Allen's case made his court appearance today. The judge granted the Sheriff's motion to move him to DOC custody for "safekeeping." No bond, of course.

 

[Trigger Time]

Next court appearance October 4th. What the hell takes these things so long? And of coarse the slimeball pleaded not guilty

 

[MarkC]

Next court appearance October 4th. What the hell takes these things so long? And of coarse the slimeball pleaded not guilty

I wouldn't read too much into the preliminary "not guilty" plea, it is customary at this point. This is just the first step in a long and sad journey for this animal.

Man accused of shooting, killing Southport officer makes court appearance | WISH-TV

 

[actaeon277]

Trying to run over an officer... does that make it attempted murder?

 

[Fargo]

Trying to run over an officer... does that make it attempted murder?

Depends. Attempted murder requires it to be proven BRD that he specifically intended to kill the officer. That may or may not be provable.

 

[actaeon277]

I would think trying to run someone over with a car would be an indication of trying to kill them.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I would think trying to run someone over with a car would be an indication of trying to kill them.

Fact dependent, and with what is admissible you must be able to convince 12 people who couldn't figure out how to get out of jury duty "beyond a reasonable doubt" for all elements of the crime.

 

[SSGSAD]

Fact dependent, and with what is admissible you must be able to convince 12 people who couldn't figure out how to get out of jury duty "beyond a reasonable doubt" for all elements of the crime.

AIN'T that the TRUTH !!!!!

 

[actaeon277]

Fact dependent, and with what is admissible you must be able to convince 12 people who couldn't figure out how to get out of jury duty "beyond a reasonable doubt" for all elements of the crime.

I've never even "tried" to get out of it.
And yes, there'd be at least 1 anti-cop person who'd vote against it, just because it was an officer being hit.

 

[bwframe]

Fact dependent, and with what is admissible you must be able to convince 12 people who couldn't figure out how to get out of jury duty "beyond a reasonable doubt" for all elements of the crime.

AIN'T that the TRUTH !!!!!

I think it used to be. I hear from more and more folks now days that see how ****ed up our legal system is though. A lot of us wouldn't dare shirk our responsibility to serve and help right that situation.

 

[thunderchicken]

Fact dependent, and with what is admissible you must be able to convince 12 people who couldn't figure out how to get out of jury duty "beyond a reasonable doubt" for all elements of the crime.

From what others have told me it sounds like it's getting harder & harder to get out of jury duty.

 

[Trigger Time]

Fact dependent, and with what is admissible you must be able to convince 12 people who couldn't figure out how to get out of jury duty "beyond a reasonable doubt" for all elements of the crime.

Jury duty is the highest civic duty and honor one has I believe. Anyone trying to get out of it just because they don't want to do it is a piece of crap

 

[SMiller]

Jury duty is the highest civic duty and honor one has I believe. Anyone trying to get out of it just because they don't want to do it is a piece of crap

Yes and no, some don't like having their time wasted all so the defense lawyer can run out the clock on a last second plea deal.

The system is broken...

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Jury duty is the highest civic duty and honor one has I believe. Anyone trying to get out of it just because they don't want to do it is a piece of crap

I wish we could be chosen for judge duty.

"Appeal? Denied! Next! Continuance? Okay fine. Court will recess for a 5 minute continuance of this case."

 

[thunderchicken]

The system has plenty of flaws. I kinda feel like the jurors in a case should have access to everything the Judge has in the case folder. I think too often there's info that isn't allowed to be brought up in court probably because someone feels it could sway the outcome or maybe some rule of law/court procedure etc. And I think a jury should be allowed to make a sentencing recommendation rather than just leave it in the judges hands to be decided. Too many judges are soft and put too much trust in the questionnaire (can't think of the proper name) that is done before the sentencing hearing.

 

[Trigger Time]

Yes and no, some don't like having their time wasted all so the defense lawyer can run out the clock on a last second plea deal.

The system is broken...

That's not up to them (the citizen). It's the legal process. If you are chosen you serve at their pleasure.
There's lots of things i don't like but I have to do them

 

[SMiller]

That's not up to them (the citizen). It's the legal process. If you are chosen you serve at their pleasure.
There's lots of things i don't like but I have to do them

Thank you for starting the obvious...

 

[BehindBlueI's]

A lot of us wouldn't dare shirk our responsibility to serve and help right that situation.

I'm (mostly) joking. Sit in on jury selection some time and see the answers people give to try and not be selected. It's the most amusing part of jury selection. Actually, the only amusing part in a pretty boring process.