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hedgehog

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11. I presented the facts as outlined in the local paper. As I said, the authorities

Reply to Renew Deal (Reply #10)

Tue May 7, 2013, 11:18 AM

May 2013

indicate that no criminal charges can be brought after 45 years. It's a classic illustration of the concept of the statute of limitations in action. What I'd like people to do here is to take the case as presented and say what would happen if you wrote the laws and were prosecutor, judge and jury.

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Here's a problem to chew over: [View all] hedgehog May 2013 OP

K&R for some pondering time (this one's a toughie)... nt Buns_of_Fire May 2013 #1

That's a boat load of assumption there zipplewrath May 2013 #2

As it happens, the current report is that the statute of limitations has been hedgehog May 2013 #5

What is the role of punishment zipplewrath May 2013 #14

Actually, not so many assumptions. LiberalAndProud May 2013 #8

What the driver knew and when zipplewrath May 2013 #15

I would make that same assumption. Why else the lies? LiberalAndProud May 2013 #17

At least we agree it's an assumption (n/t) zipplewrath May 2013 #19

I don't think it's so much if he should pay for it, but... TreasonousBastard May 2013 #3

Nothing. LuvNewcastle May 2013 #4

The ability to provide a fair trial is an excellent point. hedgehog May 2013 #7

That's kind of my thoughts Aerows May 2013 #9

The guy has probably struggled with this for 45 years Aerows May 2013 #6

In theory, he owes a debt to society Renew Deal May 2013 #10

I presented the facts as outlined in the local paper. As I said, the authorities hedgehog May 2013 #11

Sounds like you'd erect a statue in his honor. nt Dreamer Tatum May 2013 #12

Hardly - it's really a question about the entire purpose of our prison system - hedgehog May 2013 #13

2 years probation, with the stipulation that he participates in anti-DUI programs for teens Nye Bevan May 2013 #16

Interesting proposal! hedgehog May 2013 #18