Miscellaneous: Today, I was in traffic court trying to get out of a ticket....

By mustanggt - 10/07/2012 15:39 - United States - La Porte

Today, I was in traffic court trying to get out of a ticket. The judge called my defense "complete, unadulterated bullshit." FML

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By sdfsdf - 22/01/2010 16:28 - United States

Today, I went to contest a parking ticket in court. I came out 3 hours later, all charges clear, to a new parking ticket on my windshield, for the same amount I just got cleared. FML

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By so embarrassing - 02/08/2016 06:27 - United States - Renton

Today, I got so anxious while trying to fight the ticket I got earlier this month that I passed out in front of the judge. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/12/2013 21:15 - Sweden - Uppsala

Today, I just about managed to convince the judge to overlook my client's emotional outbursts in the courtroom, promising that he'd be on his best behavior from now on. An hour later, he screamed "FUCK YOU!" at the judge for telling him to quiet down. I hate my job. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/02/2023 04:00 - United States

Today, I went to court because I got a traffic ticket for running a red light. While I was in court, I found out it was actually for a car I had sold years ago. FML

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By apav - 11/06/2009 11:52 - Australia

Today, I had my first appearance in a court as an attorney. I called the prosecution the prostitution. FML

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By Wick - 26/05/2009 19:47 - United States

Today, I got a speeding ticket while driving to my court date for a prior speeding ticket. FML

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By zl5 - 04/07/2014 23:17 - New Zealand - Masterton

Today, the deranged idiot that I am defending in court went completely nuts and told the judge that I am the guy who planned the whole armed robbery that he is on trial for. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/03/2016 15:34 - United States - Pomona

Today, in court, my client ran his mouth at the judge, cursing him out and then trying to lecture him on "freedom of speech" when he was found in contempt. I don't know what it is with these nutjobs, but I wish I'd never become a public defender. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/08/2010 14:16 - United States

Today, I was on the way to traffic court for a $340 speeding ticket I'd got. My mother called me and I wasn't paying attention which caused me to speed. Right past a cop. When I told the cop where I was going, he started laughing at me. I now have another $300 ticket. FML

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By DWIcop - 03/04/2019 00:00

Today, while leaving our county courthouse after testifying as the arresting officer in multiple DWI cases, I hit a wrong way sign in the court’s parking lot. All the defense attorneys were outside, asking me if I was drunk. FML

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CoolRainbowdash 15

Tuesday 10 July 2012 18:54

He is right, it is bullshit.

Irishgypsy 2

Tuesday 10 July 2012 18:59

I'm out of order? You're out of order! This whole damn court room is out of order!!!

Comments

highway_unicorn7 5

Tuesday 10 July 2012 21:57

Maybe it was "complete, unadulterated bullshit."

hateevryone 14

Tuesday 10 July 2012 22:02

Which it probably was.

BrotherTheo 31

Tuesday 10 July 2012 22:08

I'm sorry, I can't agree with this. The last time I got a ticket I was given the ticket and told 'plead and then we'll tell you how much it is' Looking into it, I found out the ticket could have easily cost me 5-600 dollars, and 4-5 points ( 72 in a 55), I fought the ticket, and got it reduced, ended up paying 120 and 1 point. I guess the point is, even if they *reduce* your fines/points you're better off then not doing anything, because if they throw the book at you it can really really suck.