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Two thoughts: 1. I guess this is the origin of "lies, damn lies, and statistics". You can manipulate statistics to paint any picture you want, really. 2. They
by amyjess 10y ago
Two thoughts:
1. I guess this is the origin of "lies, damn lies, and statistics". You can manipulate statistics to paint any picture you want, really.
2. They're probably pulling the information from the number of people who have an FBI number or an SID number. You get one of those if you've ever been so much as charged, regardless of whether or not you get convicted. Here's an example of a source that cares whether or not you even have such a number: when I legally changed my name a few years ago, my court petition had a section that said "Have you ever been charged with a Class A or B misdemeanor or a felony? [] Yes [] No. If yes -- write your FBI or SID numbers, if known: FBI #_______ SID#_______"
- AnimalMuppet 10y agoOK, but then my question becomes "are traffic violations class A or B misdemeanors"? IANAL, but I think that in almost all cases the answer is "no". You don't get 3 months in jail for speeding (unless there's been a total miscarriage of justice, or unless there was more involved than just the speeding).
- _Codemonkeyism 10y agoOr you can't pay. Or you can't pay your car anymore and can't go to court.