Darwin Award
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"A 17-year-old boy" "along with his father and brother had been in the backyard of a home in McAllen, and all three had been drinking prior to the incident" "Torres' father initially told police they heard a gunshot and saw him fall to the ground. After some questioning, he told a different story..." "The family is in the U.S. illegally" Oh, no laws broken here, typical day. Investigators didn't find any reason to suspect foul play and haven't arrested anyone, but are looking into whether the father bears any criminal responsibility. Are you fucking kidding me? I can think of at least 4 laws broken. I thought Texas was tough on criminals?
wizardzz wrote:
The family is in the U.S. illegally
Well, all but one of them, anyway...
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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Why, clearly if they hadn't been in the U.S. illegally it never would have happened. ;) :doh:
Just because the code works, it doesn't mean that it is good code.
Because everyone knows you can't get guns in Mexico (unless you get them from the BATFE, of course)...
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/13/12202632-teen-shoots-gun-at-gas-tank-but-bullet-ricochets-and-kills-him?lite[^]
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
- one less stupid redneck, the day was good.
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"A 17-year-old boy" "along with his father and brother had been in the backyard of a home in McAllen, and all three had been drinking prior to the incident" "Torres' father initially told police they heard a gunshot and saw him fall to the ground. After some questioning, he told a different story..." "The family is in the U.S. illegally" Oh, no laws broken here, typical day. Investigators didn't find any reason to suspect foul play and haven't arrested anyone, but are looking into whether the father bears any criminal responsibility. Are you fucking kidding me? I can think of at least 4 laws broken. I thought Texas was tough on criminals?
wizardzz wrote:
Are you f***ing kidding me?
Breaking a law doesn't necessarily mean you will be arrested. You can also be cited and released or your own recognizance or pending further investigation. This doesn't preclude being arrested at a later date for an offence committed earlier. /ravi
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http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/13/12202632-teen-shoots-gun-at-gas-tank-but-bullet-ricochets-and-kills-him?lite[^]
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
Well, I know where I'm going to buy my gas tanks from, if I ever plan world dominance and raise the attention of MI6!
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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"A 17-year-old boy" "along with his father and brother had been in the backyard of a home in McAllen, and all three had been drinking prior to the incident" "Torres' father initially told police they heard a gunshot and saw him fall to the ground. After some questioning, he told a different story..." "The family is in the U.S. illegally" Oh, no laws broken here, typical day. Investigators didn't find any reason to suspect foul play and haven't arrested anyone, but are looking into whether the father bears any criminal responsibility. Are you fucking kidding me? I can think of at least 4 laws broken. I thought Texas was tough on criminals?
I have lived (I am ashamed to say) in West Virgina. They found a person shot in front of their trailer (where else?) with no weapon of their own, but didn't see an reason to call it a homicide. This following a supermarket that was burned down (for the second time) with solvent cans found in the wreckage - but fire marshal didn't consider these ground to label it arson. The point being is that they have a low crime rate and a high rate of solving crimes - the other things are simply not considered criminal or suspicious and thus neither part of the crime rate or unsolved. TexAss is just West Virgina on steroids (I just made that line up for your reading pleasure)
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wizardzz wrote:
Are you f***ing kidding me?
Breaking a law doesn't necessarily mean you will be arrested. You can also be cited and released or your own recognizance or pending further investigation. This doesn't preclude being arrested at a later date for an offence committed earlier. /ravi
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No shit, but breaking 4 pretty major ones, that lead to a fatality, should lead to charges. You're getting into the specifics of what it means to be arrested, let's just say there were no charges filed. Maybe they are waiting a bit for the guy to mourn before slapping handcuffs on him?
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No shit, but breaking 4 pretty major ones, that lead to a fatality, should lead to charges. You're getting into the specifics of what it means to be arrested, let's just say there were no charges filed. Maybe they are waiting a bit for the guy to mourn before slapping handcuffs on him?
My point is, he can (and probably will) be charged once the investigation is complete. It seems there wasn't sufficient cause to take the individual into custody at the time the police showed up. I'm not suggesting he holds no responsibility. /ravi
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My point is, he can (and probably will) be charged once the investigation is complete. It seems there wasn't sufficient cause to take the individual into custody at the time the police showed up. I'm not suggesting he holds no responsibility. /ravi
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The kid was 17 and drinking with his dad, illegal. The guy lied to the police, illegal. The family is in the country, illegally. They can arrest him on any of those while developing more serious charges. Also, since there are no charges, he can freely leave the country, that's why an arrest is important.
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The kid was 17 and drinking with his dad, illegal. The guy lied to the police, illegal. The family is in the country, illegally. They can arrest him on any of those while developing more serious charges. Also, since there are no charges, he can freely leave the country, that's why an arrest is important.
wizardzz wrote:
that's why an arrest is important.
Agreed 100%. But the reality of the situation is unfortunately quite different, as I'm given to understand from a close friend who is a member of the Boston PD. Most metro jurisdictions run with a surprising (to the public) low number of resources. Officers are urged to use discretion when deciding whether to place someone under arrest. Prior history, outstanding warrants, threat to public, and severity of offense all contribute to the decision. Which is why you're much more likely to be detained if you commit a crime in a small town (in the US) than a large city. Again, I'm not suggesting the person is not at fault and/or should not be brought to justice. /ravi
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wizardzz wrote:
The family is in the U.S. illegally
Well, all but one of them, anyway...
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
