Originally Posted by
mconlonx
I know this has been further clarified, but don't the police arrest all the time on charges which don't stand up in court, sometimes don't even make it to court because the DA tosses it out?
It ain't right, but it happens all the time. "Tell it to the judge!"
It may or may not be right depending on the details and police intent. If there's some basis for an arrest, it may be appropriate. However if it's just to annoy on intimidate, and the police arrest without a legitimate bases it harassment. Lots of cities and towns have found out how expensive police street justice can be.