" I think that law enforcement does a respectable job of probing the complaint before going off."
I agree. My semi tongue in cheek was directed at the bosses who decided to be PC and absolve Jennifer of any culpability, not towards those doing the heavy lifting in the field.
None of us would dare do what Jennifer did , because we know that we would be facing legal consequences.
Whether we are planning a wedding or having a bad day.
I'd like to see a similar case where there was a legal penalty. None has been cited. If it is a slam dunk, like Seiler was, the DA will file charges in the next two weeks. Seiler was charged for the second search, not the one for her. The second search is Seiler's case was for a phantom abductor.
I don't think I'd be facing legal charges for skipping town and making an appearance change in the process. If I don't abandon any legal obligations in the old town, what are you gonna charge me with? P.S. I don't want you to look for me, but you have to figure that out for yourself.