Well the rule of law was in all practicality abolished up top during the last few decades with the willing complicity of the GOP in Congress. Now that it is defacto policy among the Alphabets and institutions running the country - we are now getting to experience that lovely trickle-down effect post-Ferguson for direct impact on Clueless Joe Sixpack on Main street.
When surrounded by a bloodthirsty mob, you are to abandon your vehicle to the carjackers, lie down, cover your face, and let them pummel you like a good member of White Privilege Society. Escaping such a mob by accelerating will earn you jail time after the cops find you and give you the beating you should have submitted yourself to on the street.
Welcome to Amerika. One hop away from how they do things in Iran and Bangladesh.