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this post was submitted on 26 Apr 2024
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I agree that such arrests are just a fear-inducing (i.e. "state terror") tactic. It sounds like the final decision to pursue/not-pursue charges was up to a judge, at least in this case. It would be interesting to know if the cops knew or cared about what (and what quality) evidence they had or didn't have.
They only have to believe that you committed a crime, they aren't required to know or understand how the law works.
The cops personal state of belief doesn't matter, they just need to be able to show probable cause.