The Powers that Be tend to feel that way too - unless he's already got a history, in which case it's time he was held accountable. Good for you for sticking with this - it takes nerve and firmness !
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06-29-2006, 04:58 PM #1
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06-29-2006, 05:01 PM #2
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Fantastic! I am so glad they followed up.
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06-29-2006, 05:58 PM #3
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Thanks for pursuing it! I truly think it matters that we follow up on that stuff.
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06-30-2006, 05:10 AM #4
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Thanks for the update. I agree--this guy needs to know that his actions have consequences and endangering someone else's safety means something. Good for you--and your county attorney!
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06-30-2006, 05:45 AM #5
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Good on you and good on your DA! If this is a first offence, you may have luck arguing for appropriate public service down the line. If the guy's a repeat offender then maybe it's time for something he'll take more seriously (although, like you, I don't have much faith in jail as a learning experience). Good luck with the case!
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06-30-2006, 05:53 AM #6
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Good thing the DA will press charges! Maybe some of these idiots will think twice about harassing cyclists.
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06-30-2006, 05:57 AM #7
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Thanks for keeping us posted!!
I agree, jail isn't a good learning experience......
If this is his first offense, perhaps some type of public service would be in order.
Good for you for following through!!!
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06-30-2006, 07:06 AM #8
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Happy to hear it!
So often people get away with torturing cyclists.... at least this one won't."Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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