When I read this statement in the article, I thought it showed just why
they pushed to charge the woman.


"Coyne said an angry officer was waiting for her when she returned to the car. The chief acknowledged that a police sergeant who responded to the scene was dating the community service officer who confronted Coyne, but said that had no bearing on the arrest. "What's the relevance," he said."


I think it was very relevant & telling that the two officers were dating at
the time. Of course one would back up the other's claims. I'm glad this
is over for this lady. I do think the law is needed, but the officers should
use more good sense in considering whether charges should ever be brought.