Tumbleweed Posted July 2, 2013 Share Did the taxi turn in front of Burry?Why was the driver arrested in the first place if it wasn't he's fault?Any photos of the accident scene. If there is a fatality, isn't it an automatic arrest. There were many photos posted here of the scene. From what I read at the time, the driver cooperated from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted July 2, 2013 Share If there enough facts and evidence to convict the driver, but the prosecution screwed, then it's a sad day. You can't, however, convict someone on sentiment. Yes yes that's obviousSeems like you cannot convict someone the proper way either which leaves nothing else but sentiment. Lets wait and see where this ends up, but you have to admit it's looking increasingly likely that justice wont be served. Akon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servetus Posted July 2, 2013 Share In plain English what does "provisionally taken off the roll" mean... "Provisionally" taken off the roll means that the accused can be charged again at a later stage (e.g. when the evidence is ready as Gummibear said). "Withdrawn" would be when the prosecutor decides in principle not to proceed with the case - that is then the end of the matter and the accused then cannot be charged again later SwissVan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted July 2, 2013 Share Yes yes that's obviousSeems like you cannot convict someone the proper way either which leaves nothing else but sentiment. Lets wait and see where this ends up, but you have to admit it's looking increasingly likely that justice wont be served. What is justice in this case for you? A conviction? Edited July 2, 2013 by Tumbleweed Christie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted July 2, 2013 Share Did the taxi turn in front of Burry?Why was the driver arrested in the first place if it wasn't he's fault?Any photos of the accident scene. From what I recall the taxi turned in front of Burry into a side road, crossing the solid white line to do so. Apparently (not 100% sure about this) the taxi was using the side road to avoid a traffic light further down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikekid Posted July 2, 2013 Share I feel for Cherise and Burrys family The hopefully successful prosecution may have given them some closure which they sadly may not get now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skott5 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Ai, so much of speculation people .. wait for the facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servetus Posted July 2, 2013 Share Incidentally, does anyone here have any knowledge or experience of private prosecutions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattlesnake Posted July 2, 2013 Share What is justice in this case. For you? A conviction?A conviction - YES. This might just make motorists a little more aware of us cyclists on the road, knowing that there are real consequences to killing someone with your car. This is (was ) a golden opportunity to add some meaning to a senseless death - might have saved a few more lives down the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogusOne Posted July 2, 2013 Share Cherise just said on the radio the driver hit Burry from the opposite side of the road. Now my question is how can the driver NOT be at fault? Another epic fail from our so called judicial system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted July 2, 2013 Share What is justice in this case. For you? A conviction? The opportunity for the defense and state to argue their case in front of a judge based on evidence as produced by both sides. Justice would be the end decision of the judge based on what has already happened and not what has not happened.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted July 2, 2013 Share A conviction - YES. This might just make motorists a little more aware of us cyclists on the road, knowing that there are real consequences to killing someone with your car. This is (was ) a golden opportunity to add some meaning to a senseless death - might have saved a few more lives down the line.Once again, this is based on assumption. Do you know what evidence the prosecution has? If he is guilty, I would like nothing more than to see him convicted. It's just not that simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Low Posted July 2, 2013 Share Lets wait and see where this ends up, but you have to admit it's looking increasingly likely that justice wont be served.40 people die on the roads here every day so its pretty obvious that the enforcement and justice systems are not working. It's no surprise, then, that Burry's case also suffers from this. I think that his people have a much better chance of getting somewhere with this case, than virtually anyone else because of his high profile. The outcry has started immediately so we'll see what the system can produce under pressure. For the 1,000s of others, well I dont know, seems like there's nothing & that includes the recreational cyclists, regularly culled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted July 2, 2013 Share The opportunity for the defense and state to argue their case in front of a judge based on evidence as produced by both sides. Justice would be the end decision of the judge based on what has already happened and not what has not happened.... What if there simply isn't enough evidence to proceed? Edited July 2, 2013 by Tumbleweed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted July 2, 2013 Share From what I recall the taxi turned in front of Burry into a side road, crossing the solid white line to do so. Apparently (not 100% sure about this) the taxi was using the side road to avoid a traffic light further down the road.Herersay......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted July 2, 2013 Share What if there simply isn't enough evidence to proceed?No evidence (messed up docket) = no case, simple.History repeats itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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