mike holmgren breaks down the argument to dismiss the case >> reporter: the lawyers admit the conduct looks bad, but they say it did not violate any part of the county's charter or break any law. there's a zinc possibility some or all of the misconduct charges againstleopold could be dropped. prosecutors contend he misused his office by directing taxpayer police detail to do business like cashing check from done no, sir and outrageous business, including his mistress and girlfriend from meeting each other. but the lawyers argue it is not whether it grows with the conduct, but does it violate the law. they say while distasteful, there's no specific law or part of the code telling leopold how he can use his security detail? everything we will say we will to inside the courtroom, and all if our comments will be done there >> reporter: the judge took the argument seriously, telling prosecutors they were walking a fine line and some of the comments were troubling. after five hours of arguments, he gave both sides five more days to supplement their positions before he makes a ruling to kill

mike holmgren has the insight from the community and lawmakers. >> reporter: jessica, these troublingcases come at a troubling time for the police department in the midst of of a trance education at the top. several scandals are rocking the police station, including an allegation that two commanders abused overtime, charges against a prosecutor. >> the interesting difference to make that adjustment. >> reporter: and the resignation of the director of police training, just brought in six months ago. add to that bill feld's retirement, sparking leadership questions, who will clean this up. sharon black has been here almost 40 years and is concerned the community is being shut out. >> it's about policy, not just about the individual. so we're looking at the whole package. >> reporter: but there are a number of people in the community who support the current policing strings and point to huge reductions in the murder rate over the past few years. onehopkins expert told w jz he does not see a pattern of corruption because these are isolated cases across many levels of the department. >> in

mike holmgren has all sides tonight. mike? >> reporter: temperature niece for many it is a question of accountabilitity. some believe that owners of all breeds should be held to the same liabilitity standards as those who own pit bulls >> reporter: the pit bull attack that head to the boy fighting for his life led to a landmark ruling by the high escort that singled out the breed as inherently dangerous. no longer would it be necessary to prove a dog had a troubled history after an attack. now owners and landlords would be held liable. the fear pit bulls would be abandoned, people forced from their homes if they want to keep theiring toes >> i almost last my son that day. that's something that needs to be recognized loud and clear >> not a question of not loving animal. a question of appropriate prior toties >> reporter: the state bar association calls it an activist decision and said the high court left little fans as to what actually is a pit bull. a task force is now diagnose what action the general assembly can take >> it

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