I have heard this statement numerous times in my career while conducting traffic enforcement. It comes from those who do not wish to take any responsibility for their driving behavior, but blame the officer for their “misfortune”. They throw in our face the fact that we have “discretion” and if we weren’t such a (insert… Continue reading Officer, You Have Just Ruined My Life!!
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During the Traffic Stop
Again, (pardon my obsession for being made clear) this is not legal advice. The best legal advice comes from an attorney. However, just because you have not budgeted for an attorney and you are too rich (ha ha) to be appointed an attorney, or that the offense itself does not lend even indigent citizens to… Continue reading During the Traffic Stop
So, You Got Pulled Over
You know your day is going to be crappy when, on the way to work, you see blue lights in your rear view mirror and you hear that blaring siren “requesting” you take a break from your trip and speak with a police officer. You’re already late for work and you don’t have time for… Continue reading So, You Got Pulled Over