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Depraved-heart murder, also known as depraved-indifference murder, is an American legal term for an action that demonstrates a "callous disregard for human life" and results in death. In most states, depraved-heart killings constitute second-degree murder.[1]
If no death results, such acts would generally be defined as reckless endangerment (sometimes known as "culpable negligence") and possibly other crimes, such as assault.
originally posted by: tothetenthpower
WOW.
Couple of facts so far:
1. He was illegally arrested.
2.The knife he was carrying was entirely legal.
3. Six officers face unknown charges.
~Tenth
I have to ask, why does the amount of charges imply pandering to the community? Couldn't the amount of charges actually indicate the seriousness and level these officers took it with Mr. Gray?
originally posted by: introvert
originally posted by: CharlieSpeirs
originally posted by: UnBreakable
originally posted by: CharlieSpeirs
Anyone else feel this is all being done to ease Baltimore tension rather than seek justice?
Yep, as implied by my reply on page 1.
Not alone then.
Does appear that way imo.
Also the amount of charges seems to imply as much pandering to the community as possible.
& you may well be right, they'll probably all walk.
Edit: Hope I'm wrong on all counts.
I have to ask, why does the amount of charges imply pandering to the community? Couldn't the amount of charges actually indicate the seriousness and level these officers took it with Mr. Gray?
originally posted by: ISawItFirst
originally posted by: tothetenthpower
WOW.
Couple of facts so far:
1. He was illegally arrested.
2.The knife he was carrying was entirely legal.
3. Six officers face unknown charges.
~Tenth
I'd like to know more about the knife. Source? In MD any knife that folds into the handle is legal regardless of size. However even with no spring or button, a knife that can fall open or does not hold itself closed is considered a switchblade or gravity knife and they throw you under the jail for that here.
I have only heard it referred to as a switchblade. An officer, sheriff I believe, lost his job over a knife confiscation not too long ago. Many believe there is a blade length max, even police, but dead wrong.
If it folds into the handle you can conceal it regardless of size. Fixed blades of any size cannot be concealed. Automatic or gravity knives are serious trouble no matter how they find them.
they piled them on to try and insure a conviction of at least one charge.
originally posted by: jimmyx
let's see....the knife WASN'T a switchblade, and the van made a 4th stop (not mentioned by the van driver).....so why should anyone believe what the police have to say?
originally posted by: introvert
I have to ask, why does the amount of charges imply pandering to the community? Couldn't the amount of charges actually indicate the seriousness and level these officers took it with Mr. Gray?
originally posted by: retiredTxn
originally posted by: introvert
I have to ask, why does the amount of charges imply pandering to the community? Couldn't the amount of charges actually indicate the seriousness and level these officers took it with Mr. Gray?
I think it is partly that, as well as partly leaving very little room for for those charged to escape all charges. Police use this same tactic when piling on charges, and it appears they are getting a taste of their own medicine.
originally posted by: butcherguy
originally posted by: ISawItFirst
originally posted by: tothetenthpower
WOW.
Couple of facts so far:
1. He was illegally arrested.
2.The knife he was carrying was entirely legal.
3. Six officers face unknown charges.
~Tenth
I'd like to know more about the knife. Source? In MD any knife that folds into the handle is legal regardless of size. However even with no spring or button, a knife that can fall open or does not hold itself closed is considered a switchblade or gravity knife and they throw you under the jail for that here.
I have only heard it referred to as a switchblade. An officer, sheriff I believe, lost his job over a knife confiscation not too long ago. Many believe there is a blade length max, even police, but dead wrong.
If it folds into the handle you can conceal it regardless of size. Fixed blades of any size cannot be concealed. Automatic or gravity knives are serious trouble no matter how they find them.
Here is an article about the MD knife laws, calling it antiquated. I have yet to see an image of the knife in question.
Antiquated law
originally posted by: macman
a reply to: IAMTAT
Well, if they abused their power and caused harm, then they deserve to stand trial for their actions.
Too bad the population there in Baltimore couldn't resist in tearing apart their own town, and just waited to see what happens when an investigation actually works.
originally posted by: macman
a reply to: IAMTAT
Well, if they abused their power and caused harm, then they deserve to stand trial for their actions.
Too bad the population there in Baltimore couldn't resist in tearing apart their own town, and just waited to see what happens when an investigation actually works.