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Originally Posted by Archaea
If you show leniency earlier, then the only party to be benefited is the officer. What good is that?
In public offenses, a just result addresses all sides of the equation, if possible. Here it's possible. Under Tex's scenario, it's not possible.
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You are correct, the only party benefited (other than some inconsequential monetary considerations regarding court expenses involved in the case) by not pursuing conviction is the officer. Well, there may be some other healing benefits for others involved, but I don't care to speculate on what those may be.
I don't want to get drawn into an argument regarding the good that comes from conviction in this type of case, and therefore will not respond to the rest of your post
