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NutmegYankee

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8. The title of this tread is 'Vehicular violence'

Reply to Old Crank (Reply #7)

Fri Apr 12, 2024, 02:21 PM

Apr 12

Criminal Negligence is a whole different subject. There is also a difference from drunk driving, where people know they cannot do it safely and having an unknown of medical event. If you have a seizure and haven't had one before, there is no mens rea to charge you

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Vehicular violence is not taken seriously. [View all] Old Crank Apr 12 OP

The car crosses the center line southbound but the northbound cyclists are at fault for riding abreast. shrike3 Apr 12 #1

The editors gave a half apology Old Crank Apr 12 #2

Good. I'm a cyclist. shrike3 Apr 12 #3

The article states the woman had a medical event (seizure, epilepsy or blacked out) NutmegYankee Apr 12 #4

Driving without insurance or valid DL Old Crank Apr 12 #5

No evidence violence was intended. NutmegYankee Apr 12 #6

Drunks don't intend to Old Crank Apr 12 #7

The title of this tread is 'Vehicular violence' NutmegYankee Apr 12 #8

Also Where was the cop? Old Crank Apr 12 #10

Just to note, the charge was 'unknowingly driving with a suspended or revoked license' NutmegYankee Apr 12 #9