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Originally posted by Neeper@Mar 2 2005, 01:45 PM
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Originally posted by hulkrogan@Mar 2 2005, 11:46 AM
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@Mar 2 2005, 12:41 AM
Hard to put someone away when no one will testify against anyone Neeper. The police are not so much turning a blind eye as much as their hands are tied in the situation. A case will only go to court/an individual will only be charged if there is reasonable grounds to believe that there will be a conviction.
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Agreed, the police have commented many times on how frustrating it is that no one will come forward and testify in these cases.
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yeah that's what they say... but is that the truth?
Here's a question I'd like to ask most of you. If you were to witness something like this (shooting, stabbing). It has to be something that would seem "gang related". Would you come forward with info. Would you testify?? It would really be interested to see the responses...
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A very valid question Neeper.
I'll be honest - probably not. If I felt that testifying would endanger my life or my family's life - no way man.
I can appreciate why the cops are having a hard time getting people to step up. Tough thing for most to do. [/b][/quote]
Depends on the victim. If one gang-banger kills another, and the issue is clearly one that both people engaged in, then I could easily see myself being too intimidated to take the stand.
Innocent mother caught in crossfire, orphaned children at home... yeah, I'd probably take the stand (potentially w/ regrets).