Texas Officer Caught On Camera Trying To Delete Video Of Unlawful Arrest/Detainment

[vmax]

There will be no settlement, there just wasn't damage enough. There will be no charges. Over reaction helps no one and just makes you look fringe.

a cop broke the law. One of which was violating the 4th Amendment Rights of the citizen.
I guess they are different that way.

Sent from the fringe.

 

[bones_708]

a cop broke the law. One of which was violating the 4th Amendment Rights of the citizen.
I guess they are different that way.

Sent from the fringe.

HOW MUCH DAMAGE!!! You don't get a payday just because someone does something wrong.

 

[London]

There will be no settlement, there just wasn't damage enough. There will be no charges. Over reaction helps no one and just makes you look fringe.

Over reaction? Jeez, I guess if I take a cop's gun, put him in handcuffs, and delete his dashcam footage it's no big deal, right?

 

[London]

HOW MUCH DAMAGE!!! You don't get a payday just because someone does something wrong.

Depends on the jury.

 

[Acera]

HOW MUCH DAMAGE!!! You don't get a payday just because someone does something wrong.

Yes you can in a civil suit it is called Punitive damages or exemplary damages. As I understand it they are used for punishing the defendant in a civil lawsuit, based on the theory that the interests of society and the individual harmed can be met by imposing additional damages on the defendant.

However I would like to hear from one of our legal eagles on here to confirm my belief in that.

 

[vmax]

HOW MUCH DAMAGE!!! You don't get a payday just because someone does something wrong.

I don't care if its a SINGLE FRICKING DOLLAR! It's the principal of LAW!

 

[jrbfishn]

When someone hides behind a badge to bully and break the law, they deserve no respect. Anyone think if YOU treated him that way he would say "no big deal"?

If you do, I have a bridge for sale,,,,,cheap


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[Mike_from_Texas]

Actually, a LEO does not need Probable Cause to stop a car. I am curious as to the basis for your statement that PC is required for the police to make a stop on an OCer if a law is passed for licensed only OC.

Maybe I'm misinterpreting here, but are you saying they can stop you for any reason they feel like?

 

[bones_708]

Over reaction? Jeez, I guess if I take a cop's gun, put him in handcuffs, and delete his dashcam footage it's no big deal, right?

Well it would be a different crime and guess what? He wouldn't be getting paid for it either.

 

[bones_708]

I don't care if its a SINGLE FRICKING DOLLAR! It's the principal of LAW!

And you might win that one dollar but most people have lives.

 

[bones_708]

Yes you can in a civil suit it is called Punitive damages or exemplary damages. As I understand it they are used for punishing the defendant in a civil lawsuit, based on the theory that the interests of society and the individual harmed can be met by imposing additional damages on the defendant.

However I would like to hear from one of our legal eagles on here to confirm my belief in that.

Yeah but since on the video the guy mentioned how great HPD has always been you got no pattern of behavior for a suit against the dept. And the guy was just momentarily delayed. There just aren't the facts that will get someone paid no matter how much you dislike the cops actions.

 

[bones_708]

When someone hides behind a badge to bully and break the law, they deserve no respect. Anyone think if YOU treated him that way he would say "no big deal"?

If you do, I have a bridge for sale,,,,,cheap


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It's the reality of the situation. He won't be getting paid. I could think what the cop did is worse than murder but ignoring reality makes little sense when weighing the legal chances of a lawsuit.

 

[BG1960]

I got it. They should sit down and have a beer with the Mayor! :P

 

[RACER X]

Yeah but since on the video the guy mentioned how great HPD has always been you got no pattern of behavior for a suit against the dept. And the guy was just momentarily delayed. There just aren't the facts that will get someone paid no matter how much you dislike the cops actions.

Trying to delete the evidence shows he knows it was wrong but trying to do it anyways, and I agree civil court his ass, slam dunk case

 

[Acera]

Probably never see a verdict in court, quiet settlement would be in the best interest of the city. Don't want a jury to get a shot at it.

Does anyone know this guys name? Would like to follow news associated with him.

 

[bones_708]

Trying to delete the evidence shows he knows it was wrong but trying to do it anyways, and I agree civil court his ass, slam dunk case

It just doesn't. Truth is I think the cop was wrong but making statements that just don't fit with reality don't help anyone. Unless the guy stopped sues for mental issues caused by the stop he just doesn't have monetary damages. Sure the DA could in theory charge for official oppression but it's a class a miss, the word intentional is in the definition if I remember right, and it's a pretty high bar to get over when the gentleman was just temporarily stopped. There was no fight, no beatings, no thefts, so the reality is dept reprimand is the best one should realistically hope for.

 

[jrbfishn]

Why does it have to be monetary? Why not about rights?


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[bones_708]

Why does it have to be monetary? Why not about rights?


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It doesn't have to be monetary. I was just responding to those who thought there would be some big money result to a lawsuit.

 

[RACER X]

Why does it have to be monetary? Why not about rights?


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Hit them in the pocket book and that makes it sting, being reprimanded doesn't hurt as much

 

[jrbfishn]

Being fired does. Sorry, but my opinion, a cop that knowingly and wilfully breaks the law, doesn't need to be one. If he is going to violate rights and tamper with evidence, what other laws is he willng to break?


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