[DoodleDawg]

One is the rationale given in this case, which will be argued in court unless the cop cops a plea, which is basically to be in fear of serious personal injury or death.

Nonsense. He was to one side of the car, in no danger of being run over, and was not dragged. THere was no threat to his safety.

The other way is for the state to claim that it believed the person fleeing poses a threat to others. The belief can be false, that is no matter. The test of "belief" is one of good faith, and in this case, the argument is that people who drive cars missing a front license plate, who do not submit to orders, are believed to be a threat.

Yes, go to court on that defense. See how well he does.

[Cboldt]

-- Nonsense. He was to one side of the car, in no danger of being run over, and was not dragged. There was no threat to his safety. --

I understand that, and came to the same conclusion in the post you replied to. The first rationale doesn't appear to hold water, plus it is weak because the video appears to make all three living witnesses out to be liars.

-- Yes, go to court on that defense. See how well he does. --

It has a better chance than going to court on the easily falsifiable fabrication of "I was being dragged." Not saying it's a good chance, just a better one.

Cops are usually better liars than this. This department needs more training.