(06-14-2020, 01:35 PM)JackCity Wrote:

(06-14-2020, 08:58 AM)JagNGeorgia Wrote: He’s punched them and stole a weapon. 

What makes you think he won’t steal the gun next time? If he tases that cop, he can do whatever he wants to him. Is that really what we’re suggesting here? Do we really believe that cops should allow their attackers to tase them now?

if someone punches a cop and steals his baton should you shoot him dead?

If he turns around to use it, then shoot him. What would you do?

(06-14-2020, 02:16 PM)TJBender Wrote:

(06-14-2020, 02:07 PM)jj82284 Wrote: Yes

Circumstances matter. Did this person start hitting the cop with the baton? Is he charging another person with the baton raised to strike? If yes, shoot. If they just took the baton and made a run for it, I don’t see how you justify shooting someone who’s running away and not posing an immediate threat. That’s what tasers and backup are for.

Tasers can hit you from 10-15 feet too, so that dude doesn’t have to be really close to get you with it.

(06-14-2020, 04:23 PM)TJBender Wrote:

(06-14-2020, 04:06 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: “...he was parked.” 

Now we’ve officially crossed into stupid territory.

I don’t know the Georgia law specifically, but there are lots of states that say that if you’re in the driver’s seat, you’re operating the vehicle, period. You can be guilty of DUI even if the car is turned off with the keys in the center console.

You only have to be in control of the vehicle. However that’s articulated is up to the officer.  Most don’t make cases unless you operated it just before, i.e. driving it to the Wendy’s and passing out in the drive through means you drove it drunk.

---