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OffTopic: ticketed for "suspicion of misdemeanor assault" - wtf ?
unfy:
This is not me, nor anyone I know, etc etc etc.
http://www.ketv.com/news/29484730/detail.html
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What's puzzling to me is:
"Lincoln police ticketed William Burke on suspicion of misdemeanor assault."
.... is.... this a ticket with a fine / fee ?
Is he being forced to pay a fine on suspicion alone ?
See... I can understand 'arrested for...' etc... where you can go to court and such stuff... but... this seems ..... ludicrous ? Police can say they hear bad things about something they can't prove you did... and you have to pay a fine ?
I sincerely hope there was no fine / fee / etc in place for this and it's more or less just a paper trail that Mr. Burke has been noted for possibly causing problems in the past.
omaharj:
This looks like the vague type of charge Chief Hayes in Omaha would use to control guns with his new statute. RJ.
Dan W:
You are assuming a "ticket" means no court appearance, it does not.
Even when a traffic ticket is issued, you must appear in court unless the circumstances allow you waive the trial and pay a fine and court costs.
The ticket is an order to appear in court
unfy:
--- Quote from: Dan W on October 14, 2011, 08:01:44 PM ---You are assuming a "ticket" means no court appearance, it does not.
Even when a traffic ticket is issued, you must appear in court unless the circumstances allow you waive the trial and pay a fine and court costs.
The ticket is an order to appear in court
--- End quote ---
Awesome reply, thanks Dan!
Makes more sense now.
DaveB:
Kids! Looks like they need a time out.
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