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"Street Racing" law: thousands charged, few convicted
« on: June 10, 2008, 09:23:55 am »
So all this is just turning into a farce.  Who wants to bet that the ones that are getting convictions are the ones that aren't fighting the charges?

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http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2008/06/09/street-racing.html
« Last Edit: June 12, 2008, 11:33:18 am by Shaman »
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Re: "Stree Racing" law: thousands charged, few convicted
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2008, 08:37:14 am »
Any law that allows the cops to assume guilt need to be challenged.
There are good cops out there.... the problem is there are too many bad laws and worse cops.
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Re: "Stree Racing" law: thousands charged, few convicted
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2008, 06:54:15 pm »
Even though there are so many people getting their charges significantly reduced or even dismissed, they are still responsible for all the BS fees (towing, storage & lawyers) associated with the initial charge by the piglet.

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Re: "Stree Racing" law: thousands charged, few convicted
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2008, 07:20:54 pm »
Agreed.
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Re: "Stree Racing" law: thousands charged, few convicted
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2008, 08:00:07 am »
Fantino defends street-racing law
http://www.thestar.com/article/441892
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Re: "Stree Racing" law: thousands charged, few convicted
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2008, 11:32:56 am »
I'd like to give Fantino an off-the-ropes Turbo-Neugie.
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