charge thieves w/ dog's death?

[Tmall]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

If he slips into traffic going by while giving you a ticket, that's his own issue but if he's chasing you on foot because you are fleeing from the scene of a robbery and he gets hit by a car, are you still saying that it isn't the fault of the person being chased? I'm sorry, but I don't agree with your reasoning. If you run from the cops and a cop gets injured, it's your fault because you're running.

I disagree 100%. The law in this case is unjust. Yes, the perp is responsible for running. And the charge of felony fleeing or evading should be laid. But, there are so many variables that it is beyond retarded to think you should be held responsible for somebody else's actions.

If the cop slipped in dog poo and kicked a baby giving it brain damage, are you responsible? What if he has a heart attack? What if he drops his pistol and it discharges, are you responsible?

I'm not saying you should have a get out of jail free card, but I am saying the police are big grown men. THEY should be responsible for their actions. If you can't chase somebody down while ensuring you're keeping the public safe, then you shouldn't be chasing people.

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by Tmall

I disagree 100%. The law in this case is unjust. Yes, the perp is responsible for running. And the charge of felony fleeing or evading should be laid. But, there are so many variables that it is beyond retarded to think you should be held responsible for somebody else's actions.

If the cop slipped in dog poo and kicked a baby giving it brain damage, are you responsible? What if he has a heart attack? What if he drops his pistol and it discharges, are you responsible?

I'm not saying you should have a get out of jail free card, but I am saying the police are big grown men. THEY should be responsible for their actions. If you can't chase somebody down while ensuring you're keeping the public safe, then you shouldn't be chasing people.

I would agree with Tmall, unless something you do directly(throw something at the officer, shoot at the officer, etc) to hurt them, the perp should not be responsible.

[Avatard]

Originally Posted by karl_1052

I would agree with Tmall, unless something you do directly(throw something at the officer, shoot at the officer, etc) to hurt them, the perp should not be responsible.

I think it's the most common-sense apportionment of blame and responsibility.