Joe Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 I just finished chapter one and it looks as if we're in for another excellent story. I'd say that no two cops could be as stupid as the two we meet in this chapter, but I see in the real news that two cops are indicted for shooting and killing a nine year old in Louisiana. Pretty scary stuff. Looking forward to chapter two. While I'm at it, I'd like to mention "Along Came a Spider" as a delightful story that I thoroughly enjoyed. Link to comment
Lugnutz Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Since Colin is a CW writer, his story is posted there instead of the older generation. Well worth the read. http://forums.awesomedude.com/index.php?showtopic=9609 Link to comment
Chris James Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Delightful beginning, Colin. Unfortunate that most kids don't know their legal rights as well as your main character. Looking forward to more of the story. Thanks. Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 It didn't really help that Justin knew the law. It helped a great deal that he knew the DA. C Link to comment
Joe Posted November 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 That's correct. There is something going on here, that we will learn more about as the story develops, but a warrant is not required to arrest, although a demonstration of probable cause would be required shortly after the arrest in court. (There are books devoted to this subject and we don't have time for all of that here.) In the real world, ones rights are what the arresting officer says they are. Link to comment
Lugnutz Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Justin has the same birthday as me. Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 I found some information here: http://criminal.lawyers.com/criminal-law-basics/what-are-arrest-warrants.html I agree that knowing someone in the DA's office was most useful. R Link to comment
ChrisR Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Thanks for the info, Rutabaga. I'm not planning on needing one anytime soon, but perhaps I'll try working on a friendship in the DA's office for the heck of it! Link to comment
colinian Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Justin Carver is set in California, and this quote from the article Rutabaga linked in his post describes the requirement for arresting someone in California: "...But many states—California for one—don’t permit an officer to carry out a warrantless arrest for a misdemeanor if the crime wasn’t committed in the officer’s presence." It's also interesting that the "crime" that Justin was accused of committing is defined as a misdemeanor in California, not a felony, as described in chapter 2. It's up to the DA and the Court to decide, based on special circumstances, if it was a felony. Colin Link to comment
Chris James Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 This story just keeps on rolling along and I am enjoying it very much, Colin. You are ignoring some of the central issues just enough to keep me guessing as to the outcome...I love it! Looking forward to new chapters each week. Link to comment
ChrisR Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 AARGH! Colin, you're Elliot and I'm E.T. following this trail of wonderful Reeses Pieces -- only I have no idea where this trail will lead me nor how long it will take to get there! The writing is great, the storyline intriguing, and the characters quite believable. All in all, a wonderful holiday treat. Carry on! Link to comment
colinian Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Thanks. More twists coming, of course. And twists sometimes intersect leading to... okay, no cliffhangers here. Colin Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Cops really hate it when you know your rights. I've known some of them to completely ignore procedure and rough you up if you give them too much lip. Of course these were deputies and the sheriffs nephews. Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 I'm waiting for some law enforcement heads to roll. R Link to comment
colinian Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 I found some information here: http://criminal.lawyers.com/criminal-law-basics/what-are-arrest-warrants.html I agree that knowing someone in the DA's office was most useful. R There's information about the requirements for arrest warrants in California here: www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=pen&group=00001-01000&file=813-829. Colin Link to comment
ChrisR Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Another golden nugget has arrived today! Thanks for the early Christmas present. Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 When does Gage get drummed off the force? R Link to comment
colinian Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Hey, R... I don't do spoilers! Colin Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Uh oh, Justin is pissed off! R Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 As well he should be. This little slut decided it would be easier to ruin someone else's life than take responsibility for what she did with her own vagina. We have created a monster with our sex crime laws. If our protagonist didn't know his rights, his father wasn't a lawyer and aunt worked in the DA's office, he would have been well and truly screwed. Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 And meanwhile, Lt. Gage should be facing disciplinary charges, as should the two officers he sent over to the school. They should seriously consider demoting him, and at a minimum he should be put on administrative leave for training in proper procedure and protection of citizens' rights. The city should be providing a monetary settlement to Justin as well. R Link to comment
ChrisR Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Great story with a good solid ending! Thanks, Colin. Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I still think the city owes Justin some compensation for the harm it caused to him. R Link to comment
Nigel Gordon Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I still think the city owes Justin some compensation for the harm it caused to him. R I agree, preferably an arm and a leg, though I would not object to a couple of heads too. Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I think the amazing thing about this story was how well-crafted it was. I think that was one of the main factors of its popularity. C Link to comment
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