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X_Digger

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6. Yes, if they actually didn't have probable cause, they can't arrest.

Reply to yardwork (Reply #3)

Thu Mar 22, 2012, 01:40 PM

Mar 2012

Not because of this law specifically, but generally, police can't arrest someone without probable cause.

Now whether a non-racist police department would have decided they *did* have probable cause? Yeah, I'll take that bet.

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Sanford, Fla., explains why George Zimmerman was not arrested [View all] kpete Mar 2012 OP

Pure unmitigated bullshit. nt COLGATE4 Mar 2012 #1

Last night Lawrence had the city manager on his show and.. Little Star Mar 2012 #2

Thanks. Just recced it. yardwork Mar 2012 #4

Sanford city manager writes that "Stand Your Ground" law PROHIBITED cops from making an arrest. yardwork Mar 2012 #3

Yes, if they actually didn't have probable cause, they can't arrest. X_Digger Mar 2012 #6

This is very damaging to Jeb Bush. He pushed and lobbied for this with the blessings and monmouth Mar 2012 #5

Clearly based on the evidence shown to the American public DearAbby Mar 2012 #7

This guy needs a new job, too. n/t EFerrari Mar 2012 #8

"...which at the time was supported by physical evidence and testimony..." Hell Hath No Fury Mar 2012 #9

Why didn't they question the girl Trayvon was talking to right before he was killed? Cali_Democrat Mar 2012 #10