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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The defenses 24 mph experiment proved karen hit him. [/quote]

Haven't been following the 2nd trial. 24 mph seems to be really fast while driving in reverse. I'm skeptical how anyone could calculate with any precision how fast you would need to be traveling to break a tail light. [/quote]

Are you also skeptical of physics? Engineering?

Both the CW and the defense presented experts in both fields who proved the speed required to break the tail light. Sadly for the defense, their expert proved the CW's theory of the case.

You should spend some of your reading budget on science writing. It's really quite interesting the things that can be proven by applied science.

And yes, 24 mph is really fast driving in reverse. Karen's Lexus recorded her going that speed, in reverse. Any of the criminal lawyers on the board with any experience defending or prosecuting DUI/OUI cases have seen outrageous driving behavior engaged in by drunk drivers. Karen consumed 9 shots of alcohol in the space of 3 hours before she backed her Lexus into John. She weighs ~100lbs soaking wet. Doesn't take science - although science can be applied to the variables - to figure out she was drunk when she did it.[/quote]

I'm actually a big fan of engineering. But just because someone is an engineer, doesn't mean that we shouldn't be skeptical, especially when they're testifying in a high profile court case. And oftentimes experts have differing opinions, so it's not as simple as just believing in science or whatever. There may also be disagreement regarding the angle or body part that struck the vehicle, so not sure how exacting your calculation can be if you get that part wrong. Did the other expert give a speed estimate that the nut job was driving?[/quote]

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