Cops Blamed For Flaws Sparing Jenphop Of DUI Charge

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Cops Blamed For Flaws Sparing Jenphop Of DUI Charge

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Jenphop Viraporn arrives at the court in Ayutthaya province on Wednesday

 

AYUTTHAYA — Citing flawed police investigation, the court Wednesday dismissed DUI charge against businessman Jenphop Viraporn, who was convicted for a car crash that killed two grad students a year ago.

 

The court found Jenphop, 39, guilty of all charges filed by the prosecutor except the most serious one: deadly DUI, which carries a 10-year jail term. Instead, Jenphop was sentenced to a jail term of two and a half year on lesser charges. Incomplete evidence and contradictory testimony from the police were cited by the court as the ground for the dismissal.

 

Full Story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2017/07/19/cops-blamed-flaws-sparing-jenphop-dui-charge/

 

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[ratcatcher]

It's more or less what people have come to expect from Thailand's finest. 

[Puwa]

Some flaws cost a pretty penny.

[Just1Voice]

Check his past bank account.  That will clear things up real fast.

 

[SABloke]

“I’d like to warn all sides that the verdict can be criticized on the basis of reason. But criticism based on emotion is at risk of legal action,” Waikoon said. “It is impossible to render a verdict that would satisfy everyone.”

Your job isn't about "satisfying" anyone, judge...you're part of the problem

[YetAnother]

pure thai

[edwinchester]

 "A lawyer representing Jenphop simply said he accepted the court’s ruling..............His also filed an appeal."

 

His acceptance of the ruling seems rather short lived.

[WhizBang]

Just goes to show how incompetent, worthless and corrupt the Thai police are.

[tomacht8]

I read always Jail term.

He is free on bail now.

His jail term was 2 minutes for killing 2 people.

[RichardColeman]

I'm sure if they changed the regulations to 'if proven' police cop was to blame HE would get the sentence for the charge not filed or dismissed against the perp, then they might be a bit more willing !

 

 

[klauskunkel]

I just like it when things function as they are designed to. Police work hand in hand with rich perpetrator and specialized justice system in a closed circuit. Systematic, flawless and legal. A beautiful machine, fueled by victims.   

[Lupatria]

He's got a ticket to ride... and probably kept his driver license.

Wonder if people like him have a tattoo on their arm saying:

"Good morning officer, are you ready for unexpected, unusual wealth today?"

[rkidlad]

14 hours ago, SABloke said:

“I’d like to warn all sides that the verdict can be criticized on the basis of reason. But criticism based on emotion is at risk of legal action,” Waikoon said. “It is impossible to render a verdict that would satisfy everyone.”

Your job isn't about "satisfying" anyone, judge...you're part of the problem

 

It is impossible to satisfy everyone. Even Jenphop isn't satisfied. He's appealing. 

 

Seems the judge found it impossible to satisfy 'anyone'. 

Edited July 20, 2017 by rkidlad

[tomwct]

The brown envelopes were passed the next day after the accident. And maybe at the hospital. The RTP did their job. They accepted money for a cover-up and a proper investigation being initiated. What I don't understand he pleaded guilty and now he's appealing. I assume to stay out of jail for 3-5 more years of these appeals. Amazing thailand.

[wirat69]

50 minutes ago, Lupatria said:

He's got a ticket to ride... and probably kept his driver license.

Reported on ThaiVisa yesterday that he is banned from driving for the remainder of his lifetime...

[mtls2005]

100 Hours of Community Service, to be served over five years, presumably helping poor people with their luxury car needs, seems like the "appropriate" sentence for someone of his status.

 

It is amazing that this incident even reached this level of public scrutiny. In the past - pre-social media and a without a video of the incident - this would have been swept under the carpet with a decent pay-out to the survivor's families. That the "authorities" have to warn the unwashed masses against voicing unhappiness with the verdict says a lot. Probably a defamation suit is waiting for those criticizing that glacial pace of "judicial reform", resulting in a 10 year jail term.

 

I assume he can change his name, and then get a new driving license?

[bheard]

Incompetent, corrupt or a little bit of both?
 
Perfectly representative of Thai society as a whole. 

Often what is viewed as incompetence is in fact a savviness about how to conduct a case in a way to get maximum advantage (monetary) for all concerned.
So, corrupt - yes indeed, but incompetence - in the eye of the beholder (farang).

[mikebell]

Another Hi-so gets away with it.  If the police were incompetent they should face charges/dismissal/ punitive civil damages claims.

[idman]

Not a surprise, just another fine example of how things operate for those in Thailand who have the money to buy their way out of the most offences. The sad part is that it will never change. What a truly messed up country Thailand is. Thank God for the low cost of living, the physical beauty of the country, the variety of that beauty, and lastly the beauty of the Thai women who keep insisting that indeed I am a handsome man. Without these I would be on the next stagecoach out of here.

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[retarius]

Flaws? Reading this I can see no logic. They keep saying DUI is the most serious offence carrying 10 years in jail....but HE KILLED TWO PEOPLE. Surely killing two people is more serious? A real flaw in the legal system.

 

It doesn't mention whether he has been bailed pending an extremely lengthy appeal, or whether his passport has been revoked? I can;t see him spending last night in the monkey house somehow....

[Baerboxer]

19 hours ago, Father Fintan Stack said:

Incompetent, corrupt or a little bit of both?

 

Perfectly representative of Thai society as a whole. 

 

What's sad is that nothing will happen, nobody will be responsible or accountable and nothing will change.

 

 

[tryasimight]

23 hours ago, Father Fintan Stack said:

Incompetent, corrupt or a little bit of both?

 

Perfectly representative of Thai society as a whole. 

Mary Jo Kopechne anyone? Teddy Kennedy? Chappaquidick

 

How short our memories are. Thais don't have the market cornered on power and influence by any stretch of the imagination.

[YetAnother]

23 hours ago, SABloke said:

“I’d like to warn all sides that the verdict can be criticized on the basis of reason. But criticism based on emotion is at risk of legal action,” Waikoon said. “It is impossible to render a verdict that would satisfy everyone.”

Your job isn't about "satisfying" anyone, judge...you're part of the problem

 

makes you want to just jump into the thai legal system, doesnt it ?

[YetAnother]

to me, the photo says a lot; 'these laws are so inconvenient'

[Retiredandhappyhere]

Mtls said:

"I assume he can change his name, and then get a new driving license?"

 

 

He does not need one.  He just needs to repeat the phrase  "Do you know who I am?"   It seems to have worked last time.