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To: Dante3
Sorry about the multiple post. I don't know how it happened.

Just wondering how a person can be arrested if he has such a solid alibi?

74 posted on 04/20/2006 7:27:43 AM PDT by Dante3
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To: Dante3
Just wondering how a person can be arrested if he has such a solid alibi?

He was never questioned or interviewed, if I understand correctly. He was simply arrested on her identification of some alleged scratch marks on his arm.

82 posted on 04/20/2006 7:29:49 AM PDT by PleaseNoMore
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To: Dante3

"Just wondering how a person can be arrested if he has such a solid alibi?"

The primary is May 2nd. DA Nifong had PROMISED arrests in the media when this story first broke. Bottom line, he had to arrest multiple players before the primary.

Sad but true.


85 posted on 04/20/2006 7:31:38 AM PDT by GOPRaleigh (If John Kerry didn't exist then Karl Rove would have to invent him.)
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To: Dante3
Just wondering how a person can be arrested if he has such a solid alibi?

It's called probable cause.

Not a clear cut situation that the person DID the crime alleged. But the presence at the scene of the crime, opportunity and motive all gives rise that he is a suspect.

The DA is usually the one to make a determination of whether said person should be charged.

Rarely, but it does happen, the DA throws it against the wall to see what sticks. Obtain a plea bargain? Actually get a conviction. I was on a 3 strike jury with only circumstantial evidence provided. And the Defendant didn't plea like a good defendant should.

He walked. But the jury was 6-6 following the trial.

So does the 3 in Dante mean you post everything three times???

219 posted on 04/20/2006 8:26:26 AM PDT by Experiment 6-2-6 (Admn Mods: tiny, malicious things that glare and gibber from dark corners.They have pins and dolls..)
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To: Dante3
Just wondering how a person can be arrested if he has such a solid alibi?

Because an accusation has been made, GJ returned indictments. The solid alibi will help him in court ... unless of course, he is unfortunate to find himself tried in front of a jury whose mind is already made up, regardless the facts prove out.

417 posted on 04/20/2006 10:04:46 AM PDT by MozarkDawg
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