Is Having A Mercedes An Affirmative Defense?

It’s been a while since we’ve done much but talk about cycling’s 800-pound gorilla of a story, namely that of Alberto Contador’s run-in with a bad cut of meat.

Putting all of that aside, for now, we have something else to talk about. Ever since Vail Daily reporter Randy Wyrick wrote about a pending criminal matter in Eagle County, Colorado, the cycling community – indeed much of the country – has been abuzz with allegations of special treatment being afforded an apparently wealthy defendant.

For those who have not seen it, Wyrick’s story alerted his community to the fact that Eagle County District Attorney Mark Hurlbert had negotiated a plea deal with an alleged hit-and-run driver for reasons that, at least on their face, seem to run counter to every principle of equal justice.

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thstone - 11/11/2010 2:34:55 PM

+4 Boost

Yes, the "system" sucks, but its still the best system in the world.

Steve - 11/11/2010 4:45:43 PM

+1 Boost

This opinion holds true only so long as you are aware of only those alternatives that are worse.

Steve - 11/11/2010 4:44:48 PM

+2 Boost

Everyone is innocent providing they have enough money to "prove" it :-/

MorePower - 11/11/2010 5:38:14 PM

+1 Boost

The MB driver knew he hit someone. I took a gamble. Either way, that investment banker is going to be paying a lot of money! 34 year old Neural Surgeon would make a lot of money over his life.

Willis - 11/11/2010 10:19:54 PM

+1 Boost

The driver of the Benz clearly wasn't concentrating on driving or was simply messed up. Any sane and concentrated driver will realize they hit something in ANY car, especially something as unmistakable as a human being on a bike.