However, if it was empty this could have just been an irresponsible case of littering and throwing the can out the window at the wrong time and then I don't believe a felony is the right charge.

 

 

When throwing something out of a window of a moving car, how many throw objects up and not just out or down? No question in my mind he had intent.

 

I was about to post something else but seen you posted it in another post, about rocks and such being thrown at vehicles from overpasses. To me, it's the same thing, it doesn't matter if they cause a wreck, damage or even hit a vehicle. It's a very dangerous thing to do and could cause serious harm or kill people. This deserves to be a felony. If it was my kid, he wouldn't have a car much longer anyway, in fact it would be sold before he got out of jail, as I would let him sit in there a few days as well to think about it.

The news anchor clearly stated that it was a FULL can of soda, and that the driver had shattered glass in her eyes.

 

I watched again BF and you are right that is exactly what the anchor said. I wonder why the video doesn't show any glass breakage? And the video is rough but it looks like a dark spot on the top of the can that may or may not be an opening in the can.

 

Again, I look forward to more details and when someone comes across them please post them in this thread.

Last summer two teens near Columbus Ohio covered a stop sign with white celophane as a "prank", didn't intend to kill anyone, but their "prank" cost someone their life! The law is clear, as Guru mentioned, it's the potential for serious injury.

Last summer two teens near Columbus Ohio covered a stop sign with white celophane as a "prank", didn't intend to kill anyone, but their "prank" cost someone their life! The law is clear, as Guru mentioned, it's the potential for serious injury.

 

I understand your point but vandalizing a stop sign & tossing a soda can at a bus are entirely different offenses.

I understand your point but vandalizing a stop sign & tossing a soda can at a bus are entirely different offenses.

 

Not really, in both cases there is major potential for death and/or serious injury. SG's example is exactly why the state of Kentucky has the Wanton Endangerment statue. Excellent example SG!

IMVHO after reading this thread there are way to many people (1 or more) that are willing to put this in the "kids will be kids" category. I fully support the charged against him.

IMVHO after reading this thread there are way to many people (1 or more) that are willing to put this in the "kids will be kids" category. I fully support the charged against him.

 

I hope none of my posts gave you that impression?

 

I would like to know some more facts to determine if I think he should be charged with a felony or the misdemeanor version of the same crime.

I hope none of my posts gave you that impression?

 

I would like to know some more facts to determine if I think he should be charged with a felony or the misdemeanor version of the same crime.

 

Not yours. I think what you're saying is that he should be charged, the severity of the charges should depend on facts we don't know. I agree with that 100%.There was at least 1 person that I got the impression from that the person shouldn't be charged at all because it was just a youthful prank.

Now that it's been confirmed that the can was full of soda, I've changed my opinion. That's too much for me. Crime deserves the punishment. :thumb:

A weapon is a weapon, he used a weapon to cause harm. He should be punished accordingly.