Rashee Rice [legal issues megathread]

[DaFace]

The other thread is a dumpster fire. I'm sure this will become one as well, but might as well start with a clean slate. I'll at least try to keep the OP updated with any notable news. Feel free to PM me if I miss anything good.

Arrest warrant and potential charges:

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BREAKING: An arrest warrant has been issued for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice in connection to his involvement in a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 75 in Dallas in late March, sources tell WFAA. https://t.co/XL3F7oCuW1

— WFAA (@wfaa) April 10, 2024

Rice, 23, now faces eight charges in the case -- six counts of collision involving bodily injury, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and one count of aggravated assault, according to the arrest warrant. All of the charges are felonies.

Collision involving injury carries a penalty of imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for not more than five years or confinement in the county jail for not more than one year, a fine fine not to exceed $5,000 or both. Collision involving serious bodily injury -- a third-degree felony -- carries a punishment of imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years. Aggravated assault -- a second-degree felony -- is punishable by two to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Analysis from a defense attorney:

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Originally Posted by DaFace

This is a pretty good thread from a defense attorney on the matter.

TL;DR, his concern was at a 2, and now it's a 4 (out of 10). Still probably not a huge deal, but there are some concerning possibilities. Overall, though, he thinks it all gets pled down to misdemeanors, he misses a couple of games, and he writes some massive checks to those he injured.

Turned himself in and now out on bail:

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Originally Posted by In58men

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has turned himself in to police after a warrant was issued for his arrest on Wednesday evening. https://t.co/rSp9IRRlFn pic.twitter.com/GlK4sB1XJM

— FOX4 News Kansas City (@fox4kc) April 12, 2024

Originally Posted by In58men

New avatar!!!

BREAKING: DeSoto PD releases #RasheeRice's booking photo.

Again, the Kansas City Chiefs receiver is no longer in the DeSoto Jail after posting a $40k bond.

(@wfaa) pic.twitter.com/IegZg3GFtL

— Matt Howerton (@HowertonNews) April 12, 2024

Random minutiae:

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Originally Posted by WhawhaWhat

#Chiefs WR Rashee Rice and former SMU CB Theodore Knox are being sued for $1 million by two victims of the March 30 crash in Dallas, Texas, for severe injuries, including 'trauma to the brain, lacerations to the face requiring stitches, multiple contusions about the body,… pic.twitter.com/RlDvilVLi6

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 15, 2024

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

#Chiefs Patrick Mahomes said he's worked with Rashee Rice throughout the offseason and will continue to do so while the legal process plays out for Rice..

— PJ Green (@PJGreenTV) April 15, 2024

[Mephistopheles Janx]

Originally Posted by Dante84

No charges for:
- Guns
- Drugs
- DUI
- Leaving the scene
- Racing
- Reckless driving

[ljmhawk]

all but assures we grab a WR round 1.

[Rainbarrel]

Rice, "What would Josh Allen do...RUN!"

[RedinTexas]

As others have pointed out, this story merits a yawn. Charges are not convictions and innocent until proven guilty, etc, etc. This is step 1 on the road to resolutions.

[scho63]

Wonder what his YAC stats will be for this, Running After Collision.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

We need Gus Johnson back at CBS...HE'S GOT GETTING AWAY FROM THE COPS SPEEEEEED

[loochy]

Aww sheeit, FELONY

[loochy]

He'll have bail arranged, hop in for an hour, and hop back out

[loochy]

He's guilty of this being a BIG DEAL

[WhawhaWhat]

Originally Posted by DaFace

I'm a little unclear on what the actual charges here are. "Collision involving (serious) bodily injury" is an event - not a crime. Guessing the news agency is missing a few words in there (like "leaving the scene").

Sec. 550.021. COLLISION INVOLVING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

(a) The operator of a vehicle involved in a collision that results or is reasonably likely to result in injury to or death of a person shall:

(1) immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the collision or as close to the scene as possible;

(2) immediately return to the scene of the collision if the vehicle is not stopped at the scene of the collision;

(3) immediately determine whether a person is involved in the collision, and if a person is involved in the collision, whether that person requires aid; and

(4) remain at the scene of the collision until the operator complies with the requirements of Section 550.023.

(b) An operator of a vehicle required to stop the vehicle by Subsection (a) shall do so without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.

(c) A person commits an offense if the person does not stop or does not comply with the requirements of this section. An offense under this section:

(1) involving a collision resulting in:

(A) death of a person is a felony of the second degree; or

(B) serious bodily injury, as defined by Section 1.07, Penal Code, to a person is a felony of the third degree; and

(2) involving a collision resulting in injury to which Subdivision (1) does not apply is punishable by:

(A) imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for not more than five years or confinement in the county jail for not more than one year;

(B) a fine not to exceed $5,000; or

(C) both the fine and the imprisonment or confinement.

Section 1.07, Penal Code:

anything that in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by ljmhawk

all but assures we grab a WR round 1.

Why? You didn't expect this?

[ljmhawk]

Originally Posted by loochy

Why? You didn't expect this?

aggravated assault….league doesn’t go light on those charges

[carcosa]

Wbf imho 3peat still confirmed

[WhawhaWhat]

Originally Posted by 493rd

Still thinking less than 6 games? Anyone?

4 games max.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by ljmhawk

aggravated assault….league doesn’t go light on those charges

The NFL punishment system is an inconsistent damn joke. That's all it is