• Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    It’s up to the discretion of the judge.

    Friend had car stolen. Joyriders caused police chase but they got away. Police arrested friend. He had an ATM receipt time stamped from when the police were chasing the stolen car.

    Judge didn’t care.

    • Anticorp@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      This is what happens when you rely upon the public defender. Not that many people have options.