Police officers routinely overcharge because their PTO's have taught them to always "overcharge" so the main charge could be amended to something you really want. This is at best unethical and possibly illegal. As for the article you attached, it took you several days to find a story to prove "you were right". For your efforts I give you credit but if you follow that case in court, don't be surprised if that salacious "Attempted Murder" is dismissed and the other overcharged crap is settled in District