Went to JAIL for riding my scooter!

[stepthrutuner]

Jul 17, 2010 13:48:09 GMT -5 2strokd said:

I cant believe this guy ZUMIKE over at scooterinvasion ! This is what i read as i checked out what was going on over there today.

Heres the whole thread over there is anyone is interested
www.scooterinvasion.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2343

Thanks all, you have helped raise almost $250 towards an att. to fight this ;D

I won't take it any further than this: I loved dirtyd's and Mexicano's responses.

[2strokd]

Just wanted to say that i checked my paypal account(should do it more) and saw a few more donations were made ! Can you all believe i got donations from Canada, Mexico, and even Tokyo !
Now that is support!! Thank you
Drawkward (Josh)
And a couple from scooterinvasion
Joe
Daniel
Thanks allot!

I talked with a lawyer (not sure if im gonna hire him yet)?
He said it will be from $750-$1100 to get this mess cleaned
up . The donations will help very much folks! I have right at $25?.??
May good bless you all 100 times over !

[90GTVert]

Do you know when your court date is yet?

[2strokd]

Jul 26, 2010 8:59:24 GMT -5 90GTVert said:

Do you know when your court date is yet?

Oh, yes im sorry. Its not till 9-9 at 8:30 AM :stumped:
Seems like a long time for a ticket. The lawyer was confused about that....He said they probably put it so far ahead so they can figure out what the heck to do with it? He couldnt believe it(the charges), he acted like i was kidding or something at first. Like he was being pranked. Lol, shit! thats how i felt at first too. Like 'Punked' was gonna jump outta the weeds or something :censored:

[190mech]

Hope your lawyer is good and can make the cops look like a bunch of **** ***** ***** ,then have the case thrown out!!

[stepthrutuner]

Hope he can get you a good (cheap) plea.

[2strokd]

I have time to "shop" a bit for representation this time around so im hoping for the best too ! Im gonna talk to a few, then choose the one that i think will fight. I remember someone saying that i should hire an attorney from out of this county. What do you all think?

[stepthrutuner]

Our justice system works this way usually.... the more you pay a lawyer the less you pay the authorities in terms of jail time or fines. Reputation is important.

[90GTVert]

I've heard that about public defenders. Basically, you don't want the person defending you to be paid by the people prosecuting you. Not sure why the county would matter for an independent attorney. I'm not exactly up on legal issues though, so maybe there is a reason. I would suggest making sure you are looking for a specialist. Just like any other field, different lawyers are better at different things. Some specialize in traffic violations, some are good at real estate law, etc... People always say to ask around about the lawyers, but unless you know a lot of people in serious trouble with traffic violations you probably won't have a big pool of people for input in your area.

[redorchestra]

I had to fight a reckless charge when I was 17. Yeah, I was reckless, I was 17. :devil:

I hired this company called "ticket busters." They are all former police officers.

I paid $375. When the court day came I went in and waited. They called my case, The police officer wasn't there, the judge said he will change the date. The "lawyer" suggested all charges be dropped. The judge agreed and it was done.

I have heard this company knows so many people on the force, that they call to the captain or whoever is scheduling and have the charging officers vacation time changed, so he won't be available for the court date.

My latest ticket, for running a red light, I was in Korea during the court case. My father went in to represent me. The charging officer didn't show up, the judge asked to reschedule or plead guilty. My father plead guilty for me. I paid the fine but luckily I've been here for 5 years so it is off my record. I hope!


The moral of the story, "Always hire the expert!"

[drawkward]

You're welcome Robert. It's not much, but I'm sure every little bit helps.

I paid my first lawyer $3,000 and he didn't do shit for me. I paid my next lawyer $2,000 and he did a hell of a lot of for me. Kept me out of jail for a year. I think the quote you got seems pretty fair. Maybe it's just location? Reputation is key in the court rooms. My lawyer just talked to the prosecutor for a few minutes before the case, and told me worked everything out for me. He told me he's known her for 20 years or so. He was also greeted by everyone in the court room when he walked in, so that made him seem pretty legit in my eyes.

Maybe you should go sit in on a court morning/afternoon session and watch the lawyers work before you make up your mind. It's legal, you can sit in on court anytime you want. The same lawyers usually work the same circuit/district sessions routinely. Might help you get an idea of how they are going to represent you. I would even ask the defendants how they feel about their lawyers representation of their case, depending on how you feel about talking to random people.

I hate when the courts put dates off so far. It's probably because their booked. Maybe they are booked on scooter charges At least you have a good amount of time to get yourself properly prepared.

[2strokd]

Yep, they pulled over and arrested 80% of the local scooter community!
Its like a scooter ghostland around here lately... .
T/Y for the input Josh...
Unfortunately i have been down this road many a time (not on scooters)
, But i sure do like any input i can get ;D!
The reason it was suggested by a friend (thats beat allot of cases) to get representation out of town is because it eliminates the "ties" they may have. My friend has hire "badass" lawyers from outta town that came in and cleaned house without busting anybodies balls at the golfcourse, or at church, titty bar, ya fallow. Then he heads back home to his "click" to brag about an easy victory. Of course it can all backfire in my face too. Tahts why shopping is important. It be like if i could afford a new scooter lol...I would shop, shop, shop

Thanks again for the help buddy! Sorry you have 'been there' too

[larrball]

Jul 27, 2010 8:43:43 GMT -5 drawkward said:

This is a good point you have Drawkward

I paid my first lawyer $3,000 and he didn't do shit for me. I paid my next lawyer $2,000 and he did a hell of a lot of for me. Kept me out of jail for a year. I think the quote you got seems pretty fair. Maybe it's just location? Reputation is key in the court rooms. My lawyer just talked to the prosecutor for a few minutes before the case, and told me worked everything out for me. He told me he's known her for 20 years or so. He was also greeted by everyone in the court room when he walked in, so that made him seem pretty legit in my eyes.

Maybe you should go sit in on a court morning/afternoon session and watch the lawyers work before you make up your mind. It's legal, you can sit in on court anytime you want. The same lawyers usually work the same circuit/district sessions routinely. Might help you get an idea of how they are going to represent you. I would even ask the defendants how they feel about their lawyers representation of their case, depending on how you feel about talking to random people.

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I had a date put off for a realy long time and i feel it was best that way, as i keep my butt clean and the judge seen that.
If you PM me robert, i'll tell you my story.. but im not going to post it (Due to good old google) and that the fact that if i did post ,it would more then likely violate %90 of Brent's form rules due to language.

I hate when the courts put dates off so far. It's probably because their booked. Maybe they are booked on scooter charges At least you have a good amount of time to get yourself properly prepared.

[2strokd]

Thank you all for your kind donations! You all have helped me raise $262 toward the cause ! May you all be blessed with the best of luck, you have good hearts people! Thank you from the bottom of mine. This helps me so much right now! I can only hope to repay you all someday. It sure helps to know others, some very far away care so much about someone they have never met. ;D

I need to talk to Uncle and J, but today was their court date. As far as i know now they werent even on the docket? J looked on the public PC and it said there hasnt even been any charges filed and they dont even need to be there? Im thinking the prosecutor is way backed up from all of this. I know of 3 others that were jailed for the same thing i was. I also have been looking in the Sunday paper at all the arrests. There has been an awful lot more driving w/out a license and driving while being a habitual traffic violator charges than i have ever seen in this county. They dont state in the paper what you were driving or riding so im just guessing but i bet at least 80% are scooters.?. Usually if there is a driving while suspended or a HTV then you will see that they were stopped for being drunk (swerving), or in an accident...Not lately, lately its been JUST driving while suspended, or driving while being HTV. No other charges....Thats what makes it obvious to me. The lawyer says it is NUTS with these type charges lately! Its like a scooter ghost land around here anymore. It depressing to me

[2strokd]

I talked to Uncle yesterday... He said he was supposed to be there and they gave him the option to plead guilty and pay his $126 in fines or hire an att. and take it to court. He went the cheap route and payed the fines . I hate hearing that he had to admit guilt and pay but thats how it is sometimes . He said it is freaking nuts down there.
People were actually in court for J-walking folks ! Many people!!!
Talk about OVERKILL!!!! Im afraid to leave my house :paranoid: