Mom faces trial for leaving toddler in car

[lizbud]

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.

[Catty1]

I think the mom could have avoided at least some of the brou-ha-ha if she had cooperated with the police and given her side of it. It is mentioned twice in that article that she did not cooperate with the police officer.

Even if you are innocent, that's not an action that will help your case.