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Originally Posted by V_RocKs
So it is a throw back to the Mayberry times? Think the great plains states around 1920's... "Mr. Drexler, can you come with us, we just have to ask you a couple of questions," said the police officer to the serial killer during his dinner at the Chateau Demoir so as not to offend the other guests.
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Well.. something like that, but maybe not so "blatant"
Basically.. everyone is innocent until proven otherwise - normal stuff, - but they are entitled to whatever due consideration before being convicted.
This shows in a few ways... even on the street. Cops are not "overpowering" or "aggressive". This in turn makes them more friendly. (And sure as hell - they helped me in several instances more than any "western cop" - including getting covered in mud in the process). Another example... I fucked up and reversed into a police car. What do we do? Go along to a body panel store then a bodyshop and a respray unit - then they are back on the road working. Cost? Under $300. Traffic offenses? Na.. none - it was an accident.
Even with drug dealing.. the law may not raid a set of premises in the middle of the night since any person, including drug dealers, are "entitled to their rights of sleep"
(Sure, they can and will raid if there is some "activity" going on related to criminal action.)
Other example.. when there is an election, armed police officers (or anyone) are not permitted within X distance of a polling station. The practicalities of elections are monitored by school teachers with the children as vote counters. Gotta be among the most peaceful elections anywhere - and no problems - at least, so far.
Judges here are *very* fussy about "procedures" and the law is certainly not "oppressive", but appears to be the complete opposite.