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Clanger
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PostPosted: 19:07 - 15 Feb 2010    Post subject: Biker killed inquest Reply with quote
A woman who drove out in front of a biker on A36 near Southampton has just been found guilty and has lost her licence for 3 years and has been given 120hrs community service.

I guess she has been let off lightly because she rang the police and told them she had pulled out in front of the biker, causing the accident and in court was remorseful and saying she has regular flash backs and doesn't think she ever wants to drive again.
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PostPosted: 19:14 - 15 Feb 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 19:15 - 15 Feb 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Community service for murdering someone? Confused
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PostPosted: 19:33 - 15 Feb 2010    Post subject: Re: Biker killed inquest Reply with quote
ulthar wrote:


Seems like those who are less honest are rewarded!


Fortunately I figured this out years ago. Honesty is seldom the bes policy, especially where the law is concerned.

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PostPosted: 19:35 - 15 Feb 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
I admire her honesty.
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PostPosted: 00:53 - 16 Feb 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Agreed.

You can't hold her responsible for sentencing guidelines.

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PostPosted: 03:23 - 16 Feb 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Crana wrote:
Community service for murdering someone? Confused


She didn't murder him. Murder is pre-meditated.

It was manslaughter.


Degrees of manslaughter vary, but it's usually by accident of self defence.


Very vital difference between the two.
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PostPosted: 06:21 - 16 Feb 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Murder? Manslaughter? Where does it say she did it with intent?

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When a person is killed on the road one of the following offences may have been committed:

* Careless driving or inconsiderate driving
* Causing death by careless driving while under the influence of drink or drugs
* Causing death by careless driving
* Causing death by driving unlicensed, uninsured or disqualified
* Causing death by dangerous driving
*Manslaughter (used mainly where a person intends to cause some harm, e.g. by deliberately driving into someone)
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PostPosted: 07:02 - 16 Feb 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sentencing varies wildly and never makes any sense. I remember a young asian bloke with no insurance ran over a girl on a pedestrian crossing a few years ago and killed her in Birmingham and got a 12month ban and a fine, that was all, it was late at night and he was just doing some crazy speed down a city road.

You only have to watch a few episodes of road wars or traffic cops to see what a farce the whole system is, "this trouble maker recieved a 2 month ban and a £60 fine for his 30minute high speed police chase, destruction of property, narrowly missing pedestrians and being high on drugs and booze with no licence or insurance".
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PostPosted: 10:37 - 16 Feb 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Flip wrote:

* Causing death by driving unlicensed, uninsured or disqualified


I never knew that bits of paper make the difference between driving and driving people and killing them.


@Phoenix, yeah for such paltry sentences its almost worth it for the fun of a police chase. Or the thieving chav kids who get a "warning" for nicking a car then ragging it about on public roads.
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PostPosted: 11:57 - 16 Feb 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Phoenix wrote:
I remember a young asian bloke with no insurance ran over a girl on a pedestrian crossing a few years ago and killed her in Birmingham and got a 12month ban and a fine, that was all, it was late at night and he was just doing some crazy speed down a city road.


I remember that. He had been bought a Porsche for his 18th burthday. I therefore suspect the fine was no real punishment and once the 12 month ban was over would have very littl eimpact on his lifestyle.

It sounds as though this woman feels real remose and will probably never really get over what has happened. That's more than enough punishment for anyone... and she probably won't get behind the wheel of a car again either.
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