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I like the sound of this one.. Even when they win they lose, I know I wouldn't want to have to pay that attorney bill for my defense.. this would at least give victims of malicious prosecution an avenue of recourse.
Branca proposes Kyle’s Law to force the state and prosecutor to personally be on the line if the case brought is what Branca calls “laughably weak.” He also wants to make probable cause hearings meaningful again by requiring the state to demonstrate it has enough evidence to bring the case to trial. He wants to make it possible to sue the cop who made up stuff on charging documents, forever besmirching the name of the defendant, as well.
Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, has filed legislation to ensure Oklahomans who use self-defense won’t have to face trial for political reasons. If the measure becomes law, victims of malicious prosecution would be able to receive compensation for expenses and damages. Dahm filed Senate Bill 1120, called Kyle’s Law, on Tuesday.
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As they say, you can indict a ham sandwich. Now, what if that ham sandwich can sue you back? I don't see as much pork getting fried.
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The following is a list of children's books that didn't quite make it to the printing press...
1. What Is That Dog Doing to That Other Dog?
2. Daddy Drinks Because You Cry
3. You Were An Accident
4. Bi-Curious George
Prosecutors are lawyers. Politicians are also often lawyers, right? They don't often "eat their own kind" much. There will be loopholes big enough to drive a truck through in any such law.
Quit worrying, hide your gun well, shut up, and CARRY that handgun!
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While I think it's the right thing to do, I'm under no illusions it will stop malicious prosecutions. A similar law in Florida didn't stop George Zimmerman from getting a malicious prosecution. After all, why would the state care if they had to pay up for a malicious prosecution? It's not the prosecutors personal money, it's the taxpayers.
