Re: A2 Trade/Swap ... site ...

[pausch@saafNOSPAM.se (Paul Schlyter)]

In article <396D04BD.3926C39@inetnebr.com>,
Roy and/or Janet Miller  <millers@inetnebr.com> wrote:
 
>>> Even the police however, can't fine you. Only the court
>>> can do that, and only after a guilty verdict.
>>
>> Even for very small crimes, like e.g. walking against a red light?
> 
> Yes, though in this country usually the police have more important
> things to do.
>
>> Here in Sweden, the police have the right to fine you directly for
>> some specific kinds of "small" crimes.
> 
> Not here. It's called separation of powers. The police are part of
> the executive branch, (even in most municipalities), and the courts
> are the judicial, and only the judicial has that power.
> 
>> You shouldn't give the
>> money directly to the policeman though, but instead pay to some
>> specific account.  If you wish you can disagree of being fined by
>> the police though -- then the case goes on to the court.
> 
> Here we can plead guilty, either in court or (depending on the
> transgression) by mailing in our citation with a check to cover
> the fine and court costs.
 
That system will be more expensive for the citizens.  Here we only
have to pay the fine: since the court never gets involved, there are
no court costs --- unless, of course, you object to the fine and the
matter is brought to court.
 
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