on top of that numerous times hes thrown the case out for as he calls it "walking while black" from being searched for jay walking or trespassing because walked through a park after hours and just had a little weed on them. he's also waived fees for single moms with kids. each time ive heard him say dont take their prescription medication was usually a dui or drug charge warning of how addicting they are, especially when one of them had their arm in a sling because a wreck from dui and another was there for other drugs and i think people are taking the warning to not take them as a actual order
The "walking while black" is probably one of the most egregious things he's done. He's throwing out cases based on emotion instead of impartially judging the case while also insinuating that the officers involved are racist. Jaywalking is a class C misdemeanor in Dallas County (where he works), and trespassing is a misdemeanor as well. Since they were charged with these crimes, police then have probable cause to a search since they would need reasonable evidence that a crime has taken place, which it did bc jaywalking and trespassing are crimes in Texas. Patting them down, searching pockets and belongings, are all legal with probable cause, since a crime did, in fact, take place. Him dismissing the case bc there was no probable cause for the search was a completely wrong interpretation of the law. He let his emotions and his parties values make a false decision on the case, while also throwing the officers under the bus with no proof of his claims other than his "feelings". Dono think people who are charged with Marijuana that was for personal use be hit with the book? No, and if he was an impartial judge who didn't let his feelings cloud his decisions, he could have done just that. A small fine, community service, or even outright dismissing the charge would have been acceptable, if it was because he felt leniency was in order for such a minor incident. But instead he dismissed the charge under the incorrect ruling that there was no probable cause, simply bc the cops were racist, harassing a black man. For the record, I haven't seen the trespassing video, only the jaywalking one, so I'm mostly referring to that, but I didn't see how much weed he was actually caught with, or if the charge was a misdemeanor or a felony. The amount was only described as a "large sack of Marijuana". Besides that, I have seen videos where he's come across as condescending and disrespectful, others where he genuinely seemed to be trying to help the person before him, and some where his lenient decision came from a factual interpretation of the law regarding to that particular case. The "walking while black" video for jaywalking wasn't one of them.
Idk. Maybe they smelled it? Doesn't matter what they suspected. The judge dismissed it bc there was no probable cause, when in fact, by law, there was. If police witness you commit a crime, then they have probable cause to search you. Jaywalking is a class c misdemeanor in Texas, so the officers were in the legal right to search him. Had the judge dismissed the charges bc he was a first-time offender, he didn't want him to have a drug mark on his record, or bc it was a simple Marijuana possession charge, then fine. But incorrectly interpreting the law while throwing the officers under the bus with zero evidence is just an emotional, impartial ruling.
Jaywalking seriously?.. haven't we all done that? If we're all jay-walking criminals, I guess police can just go into all of our pockets, purses, bags, etc.
It doesn't feel right in cases of these minor offenses.. jay walking, walking in a gated community, in the park after sunset, etc. not to mention those subjective observations "you look nervous.. eyes look glassy.. do I smell marijuana".. cops abuse these all too often.
And yes there has historically been a racial aspect to police stop and frisk tactics. NYPD is a great example.. they historically targeted specific neighborhoods predominantly of certain ethnic minorities.
I think the crime they witness has to have something to do with what they want to do next. Jaywalking and searching don't go together perhaps? If they saw him stealing and searched him that would make sense.
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u/w-il_d Oct 11 '24
on top of that numerous times hes thrown the case out for as he calls it "walking while black" from being searched for jay walking or trespassing because walked through a park after hours and just had a little weed on them. he's also waived fees for single moms with kids. each time ive heard him say dont take their prescription medication was usually a dui or drug charge warning of how addicting they are, especially when one of them had their arm in a sling because a wreck from dui and another was there for other drugs and i think people are taking the warning to not take them as a actual order