RCMP Officer, drunk, kills motorcyclist, 21

[shoe]

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wow just wow speechless don't know what to say. He's an officer of the law and consumed alcohol after a fatal accident? If we average people hit a person and ran into the nearby bar for a drink would we get off the impaired driving charges?

Possibly. You just make up some BS that you were a nervous wreck and needed a drink to settle your nerves. Drinking after an incident but before the cops get to you creates reasonable doubt as to whether you may have been intoxicated before or after the incident. = WIN

The guy's a cop. He knew that. That's why he took off.

If I had the skills, I'd just drop two smoke bombs and vanish into thin air.
End of story. Can't find me. No charges. = WIN!

 

[adri]

Wow, this is ridiculous.

Moral of the story: Go ahead kids, drink and drive. Commit a hit and run, take a cab home, then come back saying:

"No way officer, I only had a few shots AFTER I left the scene of the crime "

The legal definition for this is "pulling a Michael Bryant".

 

[komodo]

This is sickening. I can't stand this type of double standard for law enforcement. Something needs to be done.

 

[Kri$han]

So if i'm drinking and then driving I need to make sure I have a bottle handy so i can beat the rap.

yeah... or if you get into an accident while drunk;

get out of the car asap, toss the keys away, and run for it. Claim the car as stolen. This way, they can't put you at the scene of the crime, and you'll walk free like an RCMP officer!

Our legal system is awesome, isn't it? It no longer has anything to do with "what makes sense" or what "actually happened", but any and everything relies on what can be proven in court. Play the system to your advantage, people :snorting:

 

[Metastable]

I still want to know why they charged him DUI as opposed to with vehicular manslaughter. It's obvious from the beginning he'd got off that charge..... oh wait.

 

[eastcoast_gsx]

F***ing tax payer vacation.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news...ed-driving-charge-in-bc-death/article1384800/

Cpl. Robinson has been suspended with pay since the collision, RCMP Sergeant Tim Shields said. The RCMP's commanding officer in B.C. proposed suspending him without pay, but the force's Ottawa-based chief human resources officer decided against it, Sgt. Shields said.

Cpl. Robinson will remain suspended, pending an internal RCMP code of conduct investigation that will take place once his court case is concluded, Sgt. Shields said. It will consider all evidence collected by Delta, including that which led to the police force's initial recommendation for charges. That panel will consider a host of possible penalties, up to and including dismissal from the RCMP.

 

[zeekat]

"available evidence does not establish to the criminal standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt"

Someone should ask the BC attorney general if this 'high' standard is applied by their prosecutors to all criminal cases.

Notice how MADD has been quiet on this case.

 

[zeekat]

Wow, this is ridiculous.

Moral of the story: Go ahead kids, drink and drive. Commit a hit and run, take a cab home, then come back saying:

"No way officer, I only had a few shots AFTER I left the scene of the crime "

It's who you know and not what you blow .............................. over.

 

[bitzz]

The actions the officer took after the collision, having a drink within 20 minutes of driving, have been used by thousands of drivers to get off impaired charges, not just police officers.
I used to carry a mickey in the glove box for just such occasions.

Yes, when dealing with the law, KNOWING the law helps. A LOT!.
... so I say, in this instance, it is WHAT you know, not who.

 

[invictus43]

The actions the officer took after the collision, having a drink within 20 minutes of driving, have been used by thousands of drivers to get off impaired charges, not just police officers.
I used to carry a mickey in the glove box for just such occasions.

Yes, when dealing with the law, KNOWING the law helps. A LOT!.
... so I say, in this instance, it is WHAT you know, not who.

I was going to say..who among us would not use every avenue available to them to get off on a DUI charge? Or a vehicular manslaughter charge? Who here would be willing to stand up and say "Yeah, I did it, guilty.." Based on the number of people who plead guilty to speeding when they are admitedly guilty, I'd say zero!

 

[eastcoast_gsx]

I was going to say..who among us would not use every avenue available to them to get off on a DUI charge? Or a vehicular manslaughter charge? Who here would be willing to stand up and say "Yeah, I did it, guilty.." Based on the number of people who plead guilty to speeding when they are admitedly guilty, I'd say zero!

But aren't they better then us? Isn't that why they get to carry guns and electrocute people for fun?

 

[invictus43]

But aren't they better then us? Isn't that why they get to carry guns and electrocute people for fun?

Well, I wasn't saying it was right. I'm not sure they should be held to a higher standard than the average person when not on duty, but I think in general we, as a society, should do more to stand up and take it when we're guilty of something. It's kinda sad really..

 

[Griffin]

Well, I wasn't saying it was right. I'm not sure they should be held to a higher standard than the average person when not on duty, but I think in general we, as a society, should do more to stand up and take it when we're guilty of something. It's kinda sad really..

Legally, they are held to a higher standard. In practice, often not so much.

I suspect that the problem in this instance may not be the Crown, but the quality and depth of the initial police investigation. I wouldn't be surprised if the responding officers were less than thorough and diligent in their investigation and collection of evidence. I suspect that's a lot more likely to be the reason for not proceeding than that the Crown decided to be nice to a cop. Much more likely that the blue brotherhood was looking out for their own, before they realized what a piece of dirt this particular example is of their profession.

 

[gixxer_flexx]

This is rediculous. Unfortunatly theres little to nothing we can do i guess Hopefully karma comes around and runs over HIM.
And im if i ever get into such a situation im soo using the drinking post-accident excuse if i was drunk. But i never drive under the influence anyways. but still..good idea.

 

[eastcoast_gsx]

Hopefully karma comes around and runs over his children.

Jesus man... that is the dumbest thing I have EVER read.

Shameful.

 

[evang]

that probably applies to cops only....

That applies to any job, where someone's conduct is being investigated. If you fire someone without just cause, you face a possible law suit for wrongful dismissal, not to mention hassles from the labor board, and lots of legal fees. It's probably cheaper to play it safe, keep the person on, investigate and build a solid case for dismissal. Anyone rational person or organization would get all of the facts first before jumping to conclusion.

 

[jah_rydah]

:angry4::angry4::angry4:

 

[gixxer_flexx]

Jesus man... that is the dumbest thing I have EVER read.

Shameful.

uhhhmmm...ok??

 

[mazdubb]

uhhhmmm...ok??

It's not his kids fault that their father is a lowlife.

 

[shoe]

Quote:Originally Posted by gixxer_flexx
Hopefully karma comes around and runs over his children.

Jesus man... that is the dumbest thing I have EVER read.

Shameful.

Substitute "children" for spouse then.
Karma is a b****.
If the rider was my brother, I'd want blood from the idiot that killed him.

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