The sheriff of San Fransisco County has been arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic violence. Of course a conviction would result in him becoming a prohibited person.
Personally, I find some interest in this case for a couple reasons. The myth that those in LE are protected has been squashed in this case. But I'm very interested to see if the charges stick.
I'm very much a believer in the wealthy or powerful getting off charges that the average citizen could not escape. I suspect this is bitter sweet. That is, refreshing to see a high official charged like a common citizen, but I'm afraid the final result will likely demonstrate the wealthy and powerful ultimately are not held to the same standard as common folk and the sheriff will escape conviction.
In defense of the sheriff, he was arrested for leaving a bruise on his wife's arm on new years eve (I assume a firm grab). I can't get on board with behaving that way, but I personally wouldn't categorize that level of abuse worth legal intervention -- but that's the standard the rest of us are subject to.
My information comes from televised news reports. Rather than google and post links, I'll leave that to you fine folks.
Personally, I find some interest in this case for a couple reasons. The myth that those in LE are protected has been squashed in this case. But I'm very interested to see if the charges stick.
I'm very much a believer in the wealthy or powerful getting off charges that the average citizen could not escape. I suspect this is bitter sweet. That is, refreshing to see a high official charged like a common citizen, but I'm afraid the final result will likely demonstrate the wealthy and powerful ultimately are not held to the same standard as common folk and the sheriff will escape conviction.
In defense of the sheriff, he was arrested for leaving a bruise on his wife's arm on new years eve (I assume a firm grab). I can't get on board with behaving that way, but I personally wouldn't categorize that level of abuse worth legal intervention -- but that's the standard the rest of us are subject to.
My information comes from televised news reports. Rather than google and post links, I'll leave that to you fine folks.