Originally Posted by Snafudilligad

You make good points, for sure, but as you stated there is wiggle room. The officer involved chose not to use it, thats his call. It should not be expected. It will vary depending on the officer, what that officer has seen, his experiences as well as mood that day and perhaps an enforced zero tolerance department policy.

If you break the law, what one should have a comprehension of is the MAX penalty. Not the "Well, I could get off or just get a ticket", because the officer may very well choose to go with the harshest penalty available.

Another point - Had the officer warned him and let him go, and the youngster went a few miles away and did it again in a more populated area, then killed someone, what then? How many minutes would pass before the city caught a lawsuit and that officer was reprimanded?

The only time one should feel they have power over the law is if they have diplomatic immunity. So, if your not a Russian Ambassador to the US staying at the embassy - follow the rules, or accept the consequences, whatever they may be.

Freedom without discipline is chaos.

Originally Posted by Snake Eater

I agree. Your alright.

Originally Posted by XLR8NSS

Jsmith and Ryan - What are you two talking about, this thread is in the Truck Lounge....Are you guys high or something?

Originally Posted by JSmith

It is now after I PM'd you about it. Good job man! [/sarcasm]

Originally Posted by XLR8NSS

Yeah, thanks..sometimes I miss threads because I have to WORK during the day.