Matt39 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/032609dnmetcopstop.3e9c080.html?nTar=OPUR What a prick. You would think common sense would override...The video makes it look even worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 check the lounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billo83 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/032609dnmetcopstop.3e9c080.html?nTar=OPUR What a prick. You would think common sense would override...The video makes it look even worse. What a complete scumbag. Not only should he be fired, but should be brought up on Battery charges for needlessly pointing a gun at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 What a complete scumbag. Not only should he be fired, but should be brought up on Battery charges for needlessly pointing a gun at them. Battery charges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billo83 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Battery charges? Yes - pointing a gun at someone can be considered battery, assault, and/or threatening depending on the jurisdiction. It would be considered battery or assault in my neck of the woods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspegs Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I saw this to. What an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Yes - pointing a gun at someone can be considered battery, assault, and/or threatening depending on the jurisdiction. It would be considered battery or assault in my neck of the woods. I was under the impression that battery requires physical contact. But then it's never come up for me. Not since college anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billo83 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I was under the impression that battery requires physical contact. But then it's never come up for me. Not since college anyway. I'm not an expert, but I don't believe there is a requirement for physical contact. At any rate, I have read news articles where people were charged wth battery but nothing indicated physical contact. I do know that you can be charged for assault without any physical contact. There's been several stories recently where a person has been charged with assault on a government official just by pointing a gun at them (no struggle or contact - just the act of pointing the gun). Doesn't make much since really by using the term assault, but that's what they were charged with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I'm not an expert, but I don't believe there is a requirement for physical contact. At any rate, I have read news articles where people were charged wth battery but nothing indicated physical contact. I do know that you can be charged for assault without any physical contact. There's been several stories recently where a person has been charged with assault on a government official just by pointing a gun at them (no struggle or contact - just the act of pointing the gun). Doesn't make much since really by using the term assault, but that's what they were charged with. I'm wasn't questioning assault or threats or any subsequent things you brought up. Only that he didn't commit battery. Doesn't matter. This cop's a tool. Gee, no one could have a reason to do a rolling-stop at a red light as they're pulling into the emergency room of a hospital. The fact that they call it the emergency room is pure coincidence. No one is ever in an emergency situation at such a place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 That's so sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggin94it Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I'm not an expert, but I don't believe there is a requirement for physical contact. At any rate, I have read news articles where people were charged wth battery but nothing indicated physical contact. I do know that you can be charged for assault without any physical contact. There's been several stories recently where a person has been charged with assault on a government official just by pointing a gun at them (no struggle or contact - just the act of pointing the gun). Doesn't make much since really by using the term assault, but that's what they were charged with. Assault is unlawfully causing someone to perceive an imminent threat of physical harm. Battery is unlawful touching. So you can have assault without a battery (point the gun, no follow through), battery with no assault (hit someone from behind, they never knew it was coming), or assault and battery (typical) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bachelors3 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I would have had to be shot! If a member of my family were dying, I would have to be shot to keep me from going to them. The scum should lose his job! He has no right to be a cop! When I saw this I really got pissed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I'm not an expert, but I don't believe there is a requirement for physical contact. At any rate, I have read news articles where people were charged wth battery but nothing indicated physical contact. I do know that you can be charged for assault without any physical contact. There's been several stories recently where a person has been charged with assault on a government official just by pointing a gun at them (no struggle or contact - just the act of pointing the gun). Doesn't make much since really by using the term assault, but that's what they were charged with. In wisconsin at least, assault is an attempt at injuring or threatening someone...battery is making contact. Like Sperm said, i learned this one in college too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Assault is unlawfully causing someone to perceive an imminent threat of physical harm. Battery is unlawful touching. So you can have assault without a battery (point the gun, no follow through), battery with no assault (hit someone from behind, they never knew it was coming), or assault and battery (typical) Thank God there wasn't any mayhem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/032609dnmetcopstop.3e9c080.html?nTar=OPUR What a prick. You would think common sense would override...The video makes it look even worse. That cop needs to lost his job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 What gets me is that this tool is on PAID leave. So it's like a vacation. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 What gets me is that this tool is on PAID leave. So it's like a vacation. Nice. not to mention he's PROUD of what he did, saying he felt he did the right thing i hope someone Lorena Bobbit's him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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