Justice in America

[shinerbock]

I think there probably is some element of race here. However, to be fair there are a lot of non-minority kids with similar stories. This is a story because of the bright future he had. There is another case about a kid getting 10 years in FL for stealing a 6 pack of beer. I dunno what race he is, though.

[laylo]

Similar to the Marcus Dixon case, also in Georgia. His conviction was reversed in 2004, maybe there's hope for this kid too.

I didn't know someone could go on trial for statutory rape without the "victim" pressing charges.

[shinerbock]

Oh, I didn't notice this was different from the Dixon case. I'll have to go back and read the article.

[Munchkin03]

This is all sorts of messed up. Another reason I don't necessarily agree with mandatory minimums.

And OMG what is up with these girls?

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally Posted by laylo

Similar to the Marcus Dixon case, also in Georgia. His conviction was reversed in 2004, maybe there's hope for this kid too.

I didn't know someone could go on trial for statutory rape without the "victim" pressing charges.

Victims don't get to decide if they want to press charges most of the time - once you call the police and file a report, it's up to the prosecutor's office to decide if they want to charge or not.

[laylo]

Originally Posted by GeekyPenguin

Victims don't get to decide if they want to press charges most of the time - once you call the police and file a report, it's up to the prosecutor's office to decide if they want to charge or not.

Gotcha. Does that apply to all kinds of crime?

[Kevlar281]

That’s not how you spell America. Wait never mind I see what you did there. Well played…