I just found the dumbest man in America (story)

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Obstruction of justice can mean intentionally making the police investigate the wrong person. Which he did.

For him to say "I wasn't the one who called 911" is no excuse.

He didn't intentionally do anything, because he didn't directly call 911 or confess to any officer.

The confession to his friend was hearsay and should not have been used until the story was thoroughly investigated.

This happens ALL THE TIME. People will confess to something they didn't do after they have seen a description of the crime on tv.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

He didn't intentionally do anything, because he didn't directly call 911 or confess to any officer.

The confession to his friend was hearsay and should not have been used until the story was thoroughly investigated.

This happens ALL THE TIME. People will confess to something they didn't do after they have seen a description of the crime on tv.

His friend TOLD HIM that she would call 911. At that point it was his responsibility to stop her and tell her the truth.

[sherri_chickie]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

His friend TOLD HIM that she would call 911. At that point it was his responsibility to stop her and tell her the truth.

This is exactly what I thought. If I had been a juror I would have focused on that one point.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

His friend TOLD HIM that she would call 911. At that point it was his responsibility to stop her and tell her the truth.

I really don't think that should matter.