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In reply to the discussion: 3 dead, 8 injured when Border Patrol uses spike strip to stop fleeing pickup on I-8 near Boulevard [View all]EX500rider
(10,810 posts)31. "Speeding isn't a felony" Some speeding is...
In many cases it is not, but it all depends on your state's speeding laws. Driving over 100 mph may, under some circumstances, be a felony offense -- a crime punishable by fine or a year or more in jail.
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3 dead, 8 injured when Border Patrol uses spike strip to stop fleeing pickup on I-8 near Boulevard [View all]
DonViejo
Nov 2018
OP
No, it is obseane that people still believe that they can violate the law, and when caught,
oneshooter
Nov 2018
#13
If it was that simple we might as well just give every crime the death penalty.
MGKrebs
Dec 2018
#24
If law enforcement has a policy stating they will not pursue in high speed chases...
MichMan
Dec 2018
#28
I am sure that the driver of the vehicle will be charged with several felonies.
oneshooter
Nov 2018
#7
"This truck was weaving in and out of traffic at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour"
Devil Child
Dec 2018
#19
What are YOU advocating? Evidently you support possible death to all because of drivers decision?
bluestarone
Nov 2018
#8
"because of drivers decision " You face possable DEATH every time you cross a road. Is the driver
oneshooter
Nov 2018
#15
No, people running, at high speed., from LE are the cause. And should be charged as such. n/t
oneshooter
Nov 2018
#14
the driver was 100% responsible for those deaths. I hope he is charged with 3 counts of manslaughter
rollin74
Dec 2018
#22
And if some of the people in the cab are being kidnapped or the driver is a serial killer?
EX500rider
Dec 2018
#32
If law enforcement has a policy stating they will not pursue in high speed chases...
MichMan
Dec 2018
#33
Because generally the ones who run ARE wanted for a crime, that's why they ran.
EX500rider
Dec 2018
#43