mikeatrpi Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Its always about the money to them. Glad to hear it turned out reasonably OK for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b__sosick Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 My personal experience with BS tickets... On my way home from work one night a cop pulled me over for doing 46....in a 45 zone. Go figure. It was friday night around midnight (i work nights). I'm sure he really pulled me over for being the only car on the road at that time. ANYWAYS. Of course he caught me on the most chaotic night of which I couldn't find my proof of insurance. the ticket was something ridiculous like 300+ dollars. The next day I went to my local Clerk of Courts and had a court date set. I dressed up real nice and told the judge what happened, and showed him proof that I was insured at that time and the current time. He immediately threw the ticket out and I only had to pay a 3 dollar court fee. So in your situation, if you explain to the judge very cool headed that the cop that wrote the ticket was out of line, or wrong, then you most likely will have the same outcome! or at least a reduced ticket fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Zero, You did fine in accepting the $55 'obstruction' penalty with no points. As the gambler song goes, "You have to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, yadda yadda yadda." So you did the right thing. Arguing with the judge who just extended grace to you would hav been fruitless. You made a quality decision and should be happy about it. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsommer Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Return the favor by sending the city a bill for the damage to the tires/underside of car/spilling your soda on the seat cleaning charge for not posting a "bump" warning sign. One good turn deserves another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b__sosick Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 oh shoot I missed the update! well for future reference you can use my above posted method Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silicone boy Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 My wife is an attorney, and I have gone with her on many occasions to traffic court for fun. She has also represented me a few times with good results. I have several observations. At your age, you can't afford any points on your record. You will likely never convince the judge of your version of the events over the officers unless you are very articulate. I would dress well, in a suit if possible. Also, hire an attorney if you can. That will close the credibility gap. An attorney can explain events in a way that is more believable to the judge. There is also the "old boys club" thing among legal types. On a couple of occasions, my wife chatted with the assistant DA about anything but the incident in question (the weather, the kids, etc). Then they worked out incredible deals for me in a matter of seconds. Not really fair, but that's how the system works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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