NRA: Guns for Stalkers/Abusers OK, 1st Amendment Not OK

[Philly]

Here's a simple solution to the 60% acquittal rate for stalking. Don't charge people with a crime unless there is evidence. If prosecutors followed that there would be a much higher conviction rate and more resources being dedicated to prosecuting people you can actually prove committed a crime.

[Philly]

[Indy]

To be accurate here, the story I posted was about a college-aged girl and a 67 year-old stranger stalking her.

[Philly]

[exploited]

I'm pretty sure that is an acceptable assumption, Philly. Do you disagree? I think a big chunk of the problem there, although certainly not all, is that stalking just isn't a priority... to anyone really.

[Philly]

[exploited]

[Philly]

[exploited]

Most stalking victims, I've read, make a report over the phone, and never have any police response unless it escalates to a different crime. I'll have to find that link for you. So if you're a stalking victim, you might be told to write down license plates and keep a diary, but that just isn't enough for a conviction. It as almost as if the police think it can be resolved simply by talking to the accused or trying to intimidate them with a charge.

[eynon81]