[Howlin]

I think something was quite different in this case, but can't recall what it is.

I remember reading reports that the DA's office was FURIOUS that Bryant was arrested without consultation of the DA's office; and I remember reading that it had happened before and the case had to be withdrawn.

I'll see if I can find it.

[marajade]

Again, it is common for an arresting agency to have charges dropped because the prosecutorial agency feels there hasn't been enough investigative work done before such an arrest is made.

A DA will often decline prosecution, tell the police detective to pursue further investigative leads, and present the case again to the prosecutorial agency for another filing decision.

I used to work for a felony intake deputy in Sacramento, CA and it was quite common.

[Smogger]

I remember reading reports that the DA's office was FURIOUS that Bryant was arrested without consultation of the DA's office; and I remember reading that it had happened before and the case had to be withdrawn.

I have spoken to Fox News correspondant Carol McKinley a little bit who is covering this story for Fox News. She was the one who broke the t-shirt story. She said the Sheriff and the DA are barely on speaking terms.