delcodick

delcodick t1_javdefh wrote

There is no underlying offense reported which may be poor reporting. But as it stands I see it as a 3rd degree misdemeanor.

Ethnic intimidation is an add-on crime, which means that the crime cannot exist independently

Ethnic intimidation is graded one degree higher than the primary offense.

So if the primary offense of criminal mischief is a summary offense, the accompanying ethnic intimidation charge would be a third-degree misdemeanor.

However a first-degree misdemeanor terroristic threat motivated by racial hatred will be accompanied by an ethnic intimidation charge would be graded as a third-degree felony.

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delcodick t1_javclwz wrote

I haven’t seen the full report and file so it would be inappropriate of me to specify a particular crime without full knowledge of all the elements present.

However it is reasonable to comment that on the face of it and from the limited information available weighed with the lack of contra indications that her conduct rises above the level of the offense charged

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delcodick t1_j5h5x2o wrote

The origins of modern-day policing can be traced back to the "Slave Patrol."

The creation of what may be termed “modern policing” on the East coast followed the same principles and enforced Jim crow laws and the protection of business owners rights rather than citizens rights.

Over the years we had amendments to the constitution and some low ball attempts to reign in the abuse of power but nothing of major substance.

It’s weird that you need a license to shampoo a dog but not to remove a persons liberty 🤷‍♂️

There is a huge clue in the self definition of Law Enforcement and not a Police service.

It speaks volumes to the mindset of LEO

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delcodick t1_j5gubbb wrote

The history of Policing in the USA is unique in first world nations, and it’s roots in oppression and racism run strong to this very day.

Wholesale reform is needed but unlikely to happen until the so called back the blue become frequent victims of it themselves.

Even then it will be an uphill struggle. No state relinquishes power without a struggle.

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delcodick t1_j4higlv wrote

Aw bless your special little heart. I fully support your right to be terrible at the internet. I would say try harder but providing an unattainable challenge doesn’t seem fair somehow. I will make a donation to a charity for the mentality handicapped instead and hope some of it helps your needs 😘

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