question about a ticket

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by deannaeg, Feb 9, 2013.

  1. wideglide13

    wideglide13 Light Load Member

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    This guy stewey is cop, attorney, judge bet he is even a Corrections officer .. almost forgot he is a solider no wait a general in Afghanistan lol
     
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  3. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    nope not at all.I did try fighting a bogus speeding charge in Ohio on the Columbus bypass.Went to Washington court house plead not guilty.But because my dispatcher all of a sudden could'nt get me to court the day I was spose to be there,I was forced to pay the ticket.Don't be such a smart ### plz.
     
  4. wideglide13

    wideglide13 Light Load Member

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    Yes it does work the same in all 50 states it is called do process under the law and you can take ANY charge to a judge to decide Innocent or guilt !yes it each state can put a process to get there but if the person charged wants it WILL go before a judge to decide
     
  5. deannaeg

    deannaeg Bobtail Member

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    I really do appreciate all the info here
    Ok a couple of clarifications -
    This was at the intersection of St Phillip & Calhoun
    It was a pretty tight intersection
    The cop did not see the accident
    The woman apologized to him several times afterwards - he was checking his mirrors but additionally had to be watching the front end too - she pulled up too close while he was turning not before he was moving
    He's been driving (trucks) for almost 10 yrs with no accidents or tickets so its not like he is habitually careless
    Thanks
     
  6. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    This intersection?

    http://goo.gl/maps/AnFcv
     
  7. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    Then don't be so quick to tell someone else to "just plead guilty"
     
  8. Stewey1982

    Stewey1982 Light Load Member

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    Grumpy,
    Thanks for the supporting documentation. MN Driver it is not a misdemeanor criminal charge in the sense you're thinking. It will show up as a traffic violation, not a criminal violation. Can you provide the charge he was given. It will most likely be improper turning or failure to yield right of way.
     
  9. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Why fight a $200.00 ticket when the odds are stacked against you simply because you drive trk.Unless it can all be done over the phone or online.But pleading your case in court,is it really worth the hassel?You have to go back to the city where this happened and chances of getting there driving a trk is slim unless you wanna take your hometime there.
     
  10. deannaeg

    deannaeg Bobtail Member

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    Yes - that is the intersection he was on St Phillip turning right onto calhoun
     
  11. wideglide13

    wideglide13 Light Load Member

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    No you don't have to b there a lawyer will handle it .the odds are not stacked against you because it is a truck . and why have that on your record if it was not your fault these people where passing on the right which is not allowed in most states

     
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