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NYPD: No Charges for Driver Who Hit 10 People, Leaving Boy Brain Dead -- (link)

Posted by ty97 Apr 1 '13, 14:48

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It seems that accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians are under-charged. (www.streetsblog.org)

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... less punishment than the guy who hit a plane and a chopper with a laser -- nm - Beryllium Apr 1, 16:24 1
- (To be fair, NY is not the same as CA, of course) -- nm - Beryllium Apr 1, 16:24
Yeah. I could get behind taking her license away for life, but beyond that... - Dr.Vermin Apr 1, 15:56 1
- [reply to Znu] -- nm - Dr.Vermin Apr 1, 15:56
on the one hand, ugh. on the other... - znufrii Apr 1, 15:50 1
- If she was speeding and lost control then it sounds like reckless driving and there's a punishment for that. - Krusty Apr 1, 16:22
they must have reason to believe it was a medical problem? -- nm - loosilu Apr 1, 14:56 2
- Why would you assume that? -- nm - ty97 Apr 1, 14:57 1
  - I am not, but it must be a possibiliyt. -- nm - loosilu Apr 1, 14:59
I assume they can still sue the driver regardless of charges being issued? -- nm - groiny Apr 1, 14:55
*smh* She should be looking at major charges. I completely agree that drivers get away with a lot when it comes to accidents involving - Krusty Apr 1, 14:54

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