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Was a Juror in a Carjacking case. What I learned by NotraDom77

First, airborneirish thank you for your service and glad you and Rudy are OK. I was a juror in a carjacking trial a few years back in Newark NJ. The facts of the trial- the owner of a Range Rover was bumped slightly at a traffic light in Newark. When he got out of the car to check for damage, the passenger of the vehicle that bumped him jumped out and stuck a gun in his face and told him to hand over the (expletive) keys. He did although he was injured slightly when he tried to unsuccessfully retrieve his wallet from the passenger side door as the carjacker drove off. The use of the victim's credit cards from that wallet wound up being a factor in the case. In my business, I deal with police unions and know many cops (surprisingly, the public defender di not dismiss me). I have relayed the trial story to several officers I know. They all said the same thing. If bumped at a light, especially in a bad area, immediately call 911 and get going! Tell the dispatcher the circumstances, and that you do not feel safe stopping. Give your location and stay on the line until you have eye contact with the dispatched police vehicle. If you call 911, you will NOT be charged with leaving the scene of an accident. Apparently these "bumping" incidents are very common!