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RainCaster

(13,933 posts) Sat Mar 16, 2024, 11:32 AM Mar 2024

My son is accused of a felony [View all]

He's been waiting for two years for his case to come to court. Because he has this accusation hanging over his head, he can't leave the state, vote or own a firearm.

Why isn't TSF held to that same standard?

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My son is accused of a felony [View all] RainCaster Mar 2024 OP

I like to know how Airman 1st Class Jack Teixeira Emile Mar 2024 #1

Because he pled guilty? AZSkiffyGeek Mar 2024 #3

Did he? Was it because when he was arrested they Emile Mar 2024 #4

Yes, he agreed to plead guilty as part of a plea deal. TwilightZone Mar 2024 #6

Especially when you are broke. In this country Emile Mar 2024 #7

Is he or tRump a greater threat to Democracy? FHRRK Mar 2024 #33

That has nothing to do with why he was jailed. TwilightZone Mar 2024 #43

He was held behind bars because he was considered a serious flight risk onenote Mar 2024 #22

You would think then Trump would be put in jail too. Emile Mar 2024 #24

You might think that. But Jack Smith doesn't. onenote Mar 2024 #27

Jack Smith or Garland? If I were to take a guess Emile Mar 2024 #30

You would be wrong. onenote Mar 2024 #31

You are wrong. Smith reports to Garland. Emile Mar 2024 #32

Are you familiar with 28 CFR Part 600.7(b )? onenote Mar 2024 #36

TSF is much the same. ChazInAz Mar 2024 #25

Is he or tRump a greater threat to Democracy? FHRRK Mar 2024 #34

Trump is. But that's not the standard for bail. onenote Mar 2024 #35

did not ask about standard for bail FHRRK Mar 2024 #37

The OP says she paid her son's bail. onenote Mar 2024 #40

Because Trump is rich, well connected and powerful. Irish_Dem Mar 2024 #2

the just us court and the rich mans court. AllaN01Bear Mar 2024 #13

In the first court you hang, the second one you play golf. Irish_Dem Mar 2024 #28

So true. And so wrong. byronius Mar 2024 #15

Trump has shown us exactly how corrupt and unfair our court system is in reality. Irish_Dem Mar 2024 #29

If your son hasn't been convicted of a felony... TwilightZone Mar 2024 #5

Because we have a two tier justice system. republianmushroom Mar 2024 #8

Yep, one system for rich/powerful, one system for all others. n/t iluvtennis Mar 2024 #9

Don't get me started AverageOldGuy Mar 2024 #10

Because $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ KS Toronado Mar 2024 #11

About 75% of the criminal justice system is bloated shit. It is a jobs program for the employees of the system. SoFlaBro Mar 2024 #12

Has your son tried to vote? Merely being accused of a felony shouldn't prevent you from voting. catbyte Mar 2024 #14

Why can't he vote? He's still a citizen. n/t aggiesal Mar 2024 #16

Did your son have to post a bond that prohibts him from leaving niyad Mar 2024 #17

I paid his bail, but I have no idea about any agreements RainCaster Mar 2024 #39

The legacy of TSF is an overly litigious response to everything SleeplessinSoCal Mar 2024 #18

no shit. barbtries Mar 2024 #19

Hard to assess without knowing the state and the nature of the felony. onenote Mar 2024 #20

If your son is only accused, and not yet convicted, he is eligible to vote. Ms. Toad Mar 2024 #21

Whats even worse is if you are eventually found innocent the fact you were arrested stays on your record n/t Cheezoholic Mar 2024 #23

In some states you can get that sealed for a segment of time. Xolodno Mar 2024 #41

After my Father died, my brother (banker) gave my Mom refinancing on her mortgage which Demsrule86 Mar 2024 #26

Your son needs a reality show on MSM. PufPuf23 Mar 2024 #38

What was the felony? Polybius Mar 2024 #42