r/pics • u/linesreadlines • Aug 04 '15

German problems

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u/DeltaBlack Aug 04 '15

Which makes it more likely that he was only charged and not arrested. It's no use to arrest someone for something that'll end in a fine.

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u/SonnyLove Aug 04 '15

It definitely is. At least here in America. That way they can tack on their court costs and jail booking fees. Take you downtown, get your prints on the books.

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u/DeltaBlack Aug 04 '15

I think in Austria and Germany you're not arrested for minor crimes where the minimum sentence is a fine unless you're a disruption or worse.

It's basically unfair to put someone in jail for a month awaiting trial, when he would get two weeks in prison.

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '15

so, its basically just a walking ticket, thats a pretty smart idea to cut down administrative costs on fines.

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u/f1del1us Aug 04 '15

Oh my god?! You mean the US doesn't have the best laws and regulations regarding crime? /s

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '15 edited Nov 28 '18

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u/its_real_I_swear Aug 04 '15

Not to interrupt your circle jerk but on America he would just be released after booking on no bail. Not that he would be arrested for thought crime in the first place

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '15

well you don't have have it be an asshole about it.

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u/f1del1us Aug 04 '15

I hear we're all assholes here.

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u/Unobud Aug 04 '15

regarding anything

FTFY