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Super_C_Complex t1_iwrgk1h wrote

Reply to comment by zorioneku in Chester County man convicted of 12th DUI: Lancaster DA by sintactacle

It's not about just this guy

Police are notoriously shit about being honest about why they pull someone over.

As a defense attorney, I routinely see people pulled over for de minimis infractions.

And I don't see the people pulled over for de minimis infractions for the wrong reason that aren't ultimately charged with anything

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zorioneku t1_iwrlbpm wrote

Thank you for your work, defense attorneys are a critical part of the justice system.

In this particular scenario though, I think it’s fair to focus on this individual rather than a systemic issue.

There’s no reason he should have been driving at all. He deserves a fair trial and a vigorous defense, but if he’s convicted I fully believe he should be incarcerated.

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Super_C_Complex t1_iws88lt wrote

Fun fact. If he were to be pulled over now with marijuana in his system. He would be charged with a second degree felony with a maximum of ten years, which by state is required to be imposed. He would also be looking at, I believe but I'm not 100% sure since it's a new last, that it would be a 2 year mandatory minimum which would, again by law, have to be served consecutive to any other sentence he is currently serving or that would be imposed

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zorioneku t1_iws8w8d wrote

If he’s pulled over NOW ?!? For a Baker’s dozen of DUIs?

My guy should never be allowed to drive again.

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