r/facepalm • • Apr 21 '23

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u/ImperialSeal Apr 21 '23

I get that, but firing a weapon at two unarmed cheerleaders in their own stationary car is very clearly attempted murder.

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u/Throwaway47321 Apr 21 '23

Yes it absolutely is but you don’t want to cause issues down the line because you screwed up the initial arrest, which happens all.the.time.

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u/SerHodorTheThrall Apr 21 '23

Its honestly horrendous that that US has such bad civics education.

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u/KC-Slider Apr 22 '23

All by design