HisFirst Posted February 18, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 21 Topic Count: 315 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 3,491 Content Per Day: 1.26 Reputation: 2,582 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/25/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted February 18, 2017 http://www.9news.com.au/good-news/2017/02/18/09/25/us-judge-forgives-traffic-violation-after-learning-immigrant-was-driving-to-english-lessons US judge forgives traffic violation after learning immigrant was driving to English lessons. *Should he have done that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Gator Posted February 18, 2017 Group: Royal Member * Followers: 8 Topic Count: 91 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 10,596 Content Per Day: 3.70 Reputation: 2,743 Days Won: 25 Joined: 06/16/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted February 18, 2017 Why not? I have been let off for being a former Marine. Judges can do what they like. Nobody was hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLight Posted February 18, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 1,294 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 31,762 Content Per Day: 5.24 Reputation: 9,760 Days Won: 115 Joined: 09/14/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted February 18, 2017 I don't see this as a bad thing since there are always deals being made in court over minor violations. I consider the possibility of her taking English classes is to learn to read in English. That could of been the true meaning behind not obeying the sign. In all honesty, I am sure we did not read the whole court transcript in the link you made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisFirst Posted February 18, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 21 Topic Count: 315 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 3,491 Content Per Day: 1.26 Reputation: 2,582 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/25/2016 Status: Offline Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) Just now, Out of the Shadows said: Why not? Because it was a violation. Quote I have been let off for being a former Marine. Because you served the country? I don't know exactly what you mean. Quote Judges can do what they like. That scares me. Quote Nobody was hurt. That's a good thing, but we should follow the law. *maybe I'm being too harsh. Edited February 18, 2017 by HisFirst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Gator Posted February 18, 2017 Group: Royal Member * Followers: 8 Topic Count: 91 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 10,596 Content Per Day: 3.70 Reputation: 2,743 Days Won: 25 Joined: 06/16/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted February 18, 2017 Just now, HisFirst said: Because it was a violation. Because you served the country? I don't know exactly what you mean. That scares me. That's a good thing, but we should follow the law. The woman made a right hand turn at a red light, something that probably happens 1000 times a hour in this country. If the judge cannot use his judgment, what is the point of having a judge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 No harm done, the judge took compassion, encouraged an immigrant. Why is it those who receive grace have the most difficult time giving it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisFirst Posted February 18, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 21 Topic Count: 315 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 3,491 Content Per Day: 1.26 Reputation: 2,582 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/25/2016 Status: Offline Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) Just now, CCole1983 said: No harm done, the judge took compassion, encouraged an immigrant. Why is it those who receive grace have the most difficult time giving it? Oh, that's a bit harsh. Edited February 18, 2017 by HisFirst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisFirst Posted February 18, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 21 Topic Count: 315 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 3,491 Content Per Day: 1.26 Reputation: 2,582 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/25/2016 Status: Offline Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Just now, Out of the Shadows said: The woman made a right hand turn at a red light, something that probably happens 1000 times a hour in this country. If the judge cannot use his judgment, what is the point of having a judge? OK, I see what you're saying. I just thought it might lead to further bending of rules in other instances too. At least it wasn't a case for murder or something major like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Gator Posted February 18, 2017 Group: Royal Member * Followers: 8 Topic Count: 91 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 10,596 Content Per Day: 3.70 Reputation: 2,743 Days Won: 25 Joined: 06/16/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted February 18, 2017 8 hours ago, HisFirst said: OK, I see what you're saying. I just thought it might lead to further bending of rules in other instances too. At least it wasn't a case for murder or something major like that. Sorry if I was a bit short in my first answer. Look at it this way, a police officer has the leeway to do many things when they see you commit a traffic violation. They can do nothing, they can stop you and give you a verbal warning, a written warning or give you a traffic citation. If they choose to give you the citation they then have the leeway as to what to charge you with on it. It is really no different for judges. They have guidelines that they are supposed to stay within, and I am sure that dropping the ticket is one of those that is allowed. Sadly we have judges that do it for much larger crimes when they should not. Last year there was the (in)famous case of the judge who gave a person who raped a woman behind a dumpster 3 months in jail only. He didn't want to "ruin" this person's life for what the judge called "15 minute bad decision" as if that was all it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisFirst Posted February 18, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 21 Topic Count: 315 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 3,491 Content Per Day: 1.26 Reputation: 2,582 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/25/2016 Status: Offline Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Just now, Out of the Shadows said: Sorry if I was a bit short in my first answer. Look at it this way, a police officer has the leeway to do many things when they see you commit a traffic violation. They can do nothing, they can stop you and give you a verbal warning, a written warning or give you a traffic citation. If they choose to give you the citation they then have the leeway as to what to charge you with on it. It is really no different for judges. They have guidelines that they are supposed to stay within, and I am sure that dropping the ticket is one of those that is allowed. Sadly we have judges that do it for much larger crimes when they should not. Last year there was the (in)famous case of the judge who gave a person who raped a woman behind a dumpster 3 months in jail only. He didn't want to "ruin" this person's life for what the judge called "15 minute bad decision" as if that was all it was. I know the case you're talking about - the young student, a top swimmer if I recall. Yes, well that was dead wrong decision and wrong choice of words. The emotional damage for the woman is lifelong. But I see your angle about the thread subject. Makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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