Prison Time For A Wheelie?!

Only a suspended sentence so probably won't go to jail, so I don't think it's harsh. He had obviously been riding around like a lunatic for a few hours and waved at the cops earlier (obviously thinking he's above the law) I think he's very lucky it was a suspended sentence and 12 month ban is quite lenient I think

 

He got what he deserved only 9 weeks jail shouldn't have been suspended. It was a built up area kids and people about. The mans an idiot and gets us all a bad name. When I want ride like an idiot I find some quiet roads where the only one going to get hurt/killed is me, not a built up area.

 

i agree 100% with that...

 

Except it doesn't QUITE work like that DD. Extending the logic of your argument might suggest that anybody that broke into your home but didn't actually nick anything shouldn't be subject to a sanction of some kind? OK, the extension of the logic is stretched somewhat, but I think the broad principle of the argument remains valid.

If somebody was dumb enough to commit a robbery/mugging/theft in full view of a police officer - plain clothed or uniformed - they'd get an easy tug and a well deserved sentence ... one would hope. This dumbo did much the same, albeit on a different level.

It's not that long ago most of us saw the result of the idiot driving a car at a "cruising" type event running into a number of people on a crowded pavement. I can't remember the extent of the personal injuries the idiot caused but it wasn't nice and it certainly wasn't clever.

My two penn'orth says this guy got off lightly. Serving time would have given him a worthwhile opportunity to consider his responsibilities towards himself and the general public - something he clearly didn't do on the evidence of the footage shown.

 

Yep, I understand and accept that, Jez. But wouldn't you want the law to do something and have some sanction should the person who broke in subsequently be caught? And, yeah, I know, there'll be people saying that the police didn't do SFA when my place got broken into - that's delving into a discussion about resources rather than accountability. But, let's face it, if someone breaks the law the sanctions are there for all to recognise and understand the likely outcome of failure to observe.

This guy was an easy target simply because he made himself an easy target. He got pretty much what he could expect to get in the circumstances. We'll have to agree to disagree on the results of what I'm sure you'd have to admit is his reckless stupidity.

 

If you think that sentence is harsh have a look at these pathetic sentences, 4 years for killing people whilst being under the influence

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-49718069

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bad-dangerous-killer-drivers-jailed-3062417

 

Just the other day, some idiot was caught doing 132mph in his car crossing the Humber Bridge - in the rain! Apparently he was running late for work. Presumably he was even later when the police caught up with him. It was around 05.30 - 06.00hrs if memory serves so I guess traffic was light, but crashing at that speed on the bridge would no doubt have him learning to fly!! And it's a long way down!!!

 

Don’t matter what we think he should or should not get... he got the results of his actions given to him via due legal process. It is flashed about to give folk the idea that if they behave in similar fashion, that is what the can expect to receive themselves.
If we are aggrieved at the state of the legal punishment system... there is literally fuck all we can do about it, let’s face it! The only way bikers could receive preferential rates of punishment is to be recognised as a protected party and that this irresponsible behaviour is an essential part of our beliefs.

 

Yes I think a bit harsh compared to other sentencing here in the Uk. But I suppose he could have brought it on himself.
Regards
Joe.

 

At 52 years old you'd think he would know better. If he has children what a fine example he sets them. The police would not be doing their job if they didn't book him. Take away his license and crush his bike.

 

Clearly an eedjit. He's going to wreck the head bearings doing that - looked to me like it slammed down quite hard.

Joking aside, I think he got his just deserts. No excuse for doing that and seeming to taunt the police too.

 

Holy cow, i certainly understand when the front wheel comes up some control is lost, and a bad idea on city streets, he certainly abused this power. Prison time is given (right or wrong) on typical consequences of your actions, please don't open up the what if can of worms because it's endless, what if you hook a golf ball and it kills someone due to bad judgement (right or wrong). I still ride a unicycle to keep my balance sense sharp.

 

Don’t be such a do-do headed, Chauncy-loving, thrapping sock! Name calling is childish and detracts from your reasoned argument... you poo-poo mouth!!!

 

Will you two shut up and get a room? Oh, wait ..... you already have ..........


Enjoy your hollies DD.