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Originally Posted by SnakeEyeSS
Wonder if that will stick? Maybe the race was planned.
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Originally Posted by Gunkk
It will stick, particularly due to the death of a visiting tourist, young mother and child. Such a waste. Very sad.
Florida law is broad and tough on street racing. More so if they have evidence that the race was planned. Participating organizers and spectators can be charged, even if they are not in the car. Clearly not intended to convict a bystander in a spontaneous race, a "street outlaws" organized street race would get evryone arrested. (yes I know the show i staged).
But there's more... If you're busted twice within 5 years for street racing, the state can sieze and keep your car.
(6) Any motor vehicle used in violation of subsection (2) by any person within 5 years after the date of a prior conviction of that person for a violation under subsection (2) may be seized and forfeited as provided by the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. This subsection shall only be applicable if the owner of the motor vehicle is the person charged with violating subsection (2)
As the OP said, keep it on the track.
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Adding to this, it appears Florida Law allows for the passenger of a vehicle to be considered a participant of any street race meaning they too will face charges / possible jail time.
That kind of sucks, the dude could have just been riding with his friend before the idiot got cocky and initiated in a race. I'd be pissed...
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Originally Posted by HyperspaceTurd
Depends on the lawyer. Seems like these kids are relatively wealthy, ****ing off in a brand new mustang. When I was that age my vehicle was falling apart.
Im not condoning what they did, Im just saying our criminal justice system lets rapists and murderers back on the streets regularly. Why would they lock up retards for manslaughter? I mean, I hope they do, but I dont see it. The douche bag kids will all be "turning their lives around" by the time this goes to court. Watch.
Hopefully wrong.
A friend of mine was killed by a 17 yo DUI. Little shit stain got off with a slap on the wrist. Not even...  |
Supposedly the teenagers got charged with two accounts of manslaughter so I'm not so sure they're getting off the hook very easily with this. In fact I kind of doubt they will.
As for them being wealthy, possibly..I could see it in this instance..but noting that I also drove a 98 Camaro when I was 18 (2004) and I was nothing close to wealthy.