[Joe 6-pack]

"When an Islamic terrorist (Can I say that? The French called for caution before jumping to conclusions.)"

We are all jaded by American authorities and media who rule out/deny links to terrorism in obvious cases, but the French may actually have a good reason for doing so.

French law does have something roughly analogous to our Miranda rights except in the cases of suspected terrorism and narcotrafficking. In those cases the accused has no right to counsel for the first 72 hours. By delaying the charges that period can be extended giving intelligence and law enforcement authorities to look for co-conspirators, ring activities etc. So yes, it may seem obvious to the world at large that this was an act of terrorism, and it may reinforce the Inspector Clouseau stereotype of French authorities to delay the naming of such, but due to the peculiarities of French law, there may be valid reasons for doing so.

[Flintlock]

I hope that’s a FUN 72 hours for our muzzie buddy.

[null and void]

French law does have something roughly analogous to our Miranda rights except in the cases of suspected terrorism and narcotrafficking. In those cases the accused has no right to counsel for the first 72 hours. By delaying the charges that period can be extended giving intelligence and law enforcement authorities to look for co-conspirators, ring activities etc. So yes, it may seem obvious to the world at large that this was an act of terrorism, and it may reinforce the Inspector Clouseau stereotype of French authorities to delay the naming of such, but due to the peculiarities of French law, there may be valid reasons for doing so.

OK, that makes some sort of sense.

Why do WE do it?

[atc23]

Good point