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

[Sorce]

He's not going to prison.

Adam Shitburger tweets he will probably get a multi game suspension and the sky is falling when most assumed he would get 2-4 appeal and get half.

Tired of seeing the punishment porn from the rest of the league's drooling mouth breathers.

[seamonster]

Originally Posted by IowaHawkeyeChief

It will fall under the insurance limits. The victim's attorney's made them sound really bad, but no one spent the night in the hospital. I think DJ talked about tort reform that is in Texas and the damages are capped as well.

Fool street raced into a Yaris with his rented lambo. He's paying in some way shape or form.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by seamonster

Fool street raced into a Yaris with his rented lambo. He's paying in some way shape or form.

Yes, but it will most likely be covered under his insurance limits.

[Katipan]

His rental vehicle insurance isn't going to cover anything since he used the car in the manner that he did.

He could have insurance through a personal car but id be curious to see what the cover is for using a rental car in a prohibited manner.

Does he have personal all encompassing insurance at his age and maturity level? I dunno.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by Katipan

His rental vehicle insurance isn't going to cover anything since he used the car in the manner that he did.

He could have insurance through a personal car but id be curious to see what the cover is for using a rental car in a prohibited manner.

Does he have personal all encompassing insurance at his age and maturity level? I dunno.

He wasn't charged with street racing or a felony leading up to the accident. The charges are felonies due to leaving the scene, not the acts of the accident. I think this is the reason his attorney advised him to admit he was driving, otherwise the insurance wouldn't have covered the damages.

[Katipan]

Originally Posted by IowaHawkeyeChief

He wasn't charged with street racing or a felony leading up to the accident. The charges are felonies due to leaving the scene, not the acts of the accident. I think this is the reason his attorney advised him to admit he was driving, otherwise the insurance wouldn't have covered the damages.

Im sure there is massive evidence he was driving.

They know exactly how fast the cars were going in the last 10 seconds and he was driving on the shoulder.

Its weird how dearly you hope insurance covers it. You know ultimately that means you are covering it.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by Katipan

Im sure there is massive evidence he was driving.

They know exactly how fast the cars were going in the last 10 seconds and he was driving on the shoulder.

Its weird how dearly you hope insurance covers it. You know ultimately that means you are covering it.

I don't hope anything. It's just how it works. If you are driving fast and cause a wreck insurance covers it. That's why young men play way higher rates than others. If you are committing felony while driving high, drunk or fleeing pursuit, racing they can refuse to pay, but many times they don't. None of those applied in this case. The victims injuries in this case usually have pain and suffering in 5 digit range, not the 8 digit range and Texas has very straight forward punative damage rules/limits?

It will be interesting to see how this transpires on how the Corvette and their liability with Rashee being the owner and his friend driving will proceed as well.

[Katipan]

Originally Posted by IowaHawkeyeChief

I don't hope anything. It's just how it works. If you are driving fast and cause a wreck insurance covers it. That's why young men play way higher rates than others. If you are committing felony while driving high, drunk or fleeing pursuit, racing they can refuse to pay, but many times they don't. None of those applied in this case. The victims injuries in this case usually have pain and suffering in 5 digit range, not the 8 digit range and Texas has very straight forward punative damage rules/limits?

It will be interesting to see how this transpires on how the Corvette and their liability with Rashee being the owner and his friend driving will proceed as well.

The rules are different when you rent someone else's property. That's why all the paperwork.

[Bob Dole]

Originally Posted by Katipan

His rental vehicle insurance isn't going to cover anything since he used the car in the manner that he did.

He could have insurance through a personal car but id be curious to see what the cover is for using a rental car in a prohibited manner.

Does he have personal all encompassing insurance at his age and maturity level? I dunno.

I’m assuming his rental was from one of those exotic rental car places in Dallas and not Hertz, so I don’t know how their insurance is set up. Pretty sure if I rent a Lamborghini, they know I’m going to speed.

[Katipan]

Originally Posted by Bob Dole

I’m assuming his rental was from one of those exotic rental car places in Dallas and not Hertz, so I don’t know how their insurance is set up. Pretty sure if I rent a Lamborghini, they know I’m going to speed.

Sure, go rent one and let's see the waiver.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by Katipan

The rules are different when you rent someone else's property. That's why all the paperwork.

Yes, most, if not all exotic rentals require a supplemental insurance policy. It is issued by a 3rd party and would be no different than other auto policies as it would have a deductible and limits. If they don't require the supplemental insurance, his personal coverage would be enough if his limits were appropriate.: Here is one of those companies that provides rental insurance.

https://www.primeis.com/product-line...hird%20parties.

Prime Insurance Company offers insurance for exotic car rentals to both businesses and individuals. If your client is renting an exotic car, this insurance pays for injuries or damage sustained by others due to an accident resulting from their negligence. If your client is the owner of an exotic car rental company, then Prime can offer insurance to cover general business risks stemming from the use of these vehicles as well as coverage for the fleet, their property, and more.

I rented a BMW i8 when we went to SB 54 in Miami, they required the supplemental insurance and it's not cheap. I believe it was $85 a day. I bought it despite having personal coverage because a fender bender would have been crazy expensive and raised my personal rates drastically.

[Katipan]

Now check your exclusions.

This took like 3 seconds.

However, if the vehicle is obtained through fraud or you have an accident resulting from use of the car in a manner prohibited by paragraph 5. of the Rental Agreement, LDW is void and you will be responsible for all loss or damage to the car.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by Katipan

Now check your exclusions.

This took like 3 seconds.

This took like 3 seconds to find what's prohibited. I've probably rented close to 1000 cars in 25 years of traveling for my job...

Prohibited Uses that may result in full liability include either you or an authorised driver incurring overhead or undercarriage damage, driving on unsealed roads, failing to safeguard the vehicle (e.g., leaving keys in vehicle) or allowing an unauthorised driver to drive the vehicle.

[Katipan]

Originally Posted by IowaHawkeyeChief

This took like 3 seconds to find what's prohibited. I've probably rented close to 1000 cars in 25 years of traveling for my job...

😂😂

No way that is the full list. Where is your source?

[TwistedChief]

Get a room, you two.

And I mean a conference room.

To debate rental car contract legalese.

Booooorrrrrriiiiiinnnnnnggggg...