Today, I was torn from my car and slammed against the hood because a canister of window-cleaning wipes I keep in my glove compartment apparently looks vaguely like a pipe-bomb. My lawyer agreed with the cops, and won't handle the "excessive force" case I threatened the police with. FML
JDziewaltowski tells us more.
After speaking with the chief of police, the officer who stopped me, and a lawyer, we've all come to the conclusion that yes, it was a case of excessive force. The officer took a split second glance, and "panicked" No I'm not sue happy, I got my apology, even though I could take it to court, win, and "**** the police" I'm not. At the end of the conversation, we even had a laugh at the fact that officer aggression needs a chill pill. Although I did get a pretty decent bruise on my chest/shoulder. No harm done.
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nyrangersfan9 13
That sucks for you and you should totally file a complaint. But look at this from a cops point of view: they could either use force or run the risk of it being an actual bomb. Even though it sucks for you they're just trying to be safe.
klc20071989_fml 20
Find a better lawyer.
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Comments (124)
middlenamefrank 8
Sounds like you either need a new lawyer, or you're not telling us the whole story. Why were the cops in your glove box anyhow?
Wealthyparrot 9
There's no need for them to use force. That's just pure bullshit. If you try to run, or blow something up actively, then force is suggested. By the way... get a new damn lawer.
r0cks0 6
By the time the suspect is actively trying to kill the cop or detonate the bomb its too late for the cop. The perp has the advantage of surprise
blankjack 6
Only people in The USA can be so obsessed!
mjeter86 3
1800-lawyers
baref00tmama 15
Were the police already searching your car? What did you do to warrant a search?
Atchoo 8
Wow, there are an awful lot of assumptions begin made about this case, on both sides, for the amount of information provided. I definitely agree with getting a second opinion from a different lawyer, but I really have to wonder what led up to the search to begin with and what basis the lawyer had for saying the case had no merit.
JDziewaltowski 7
After speaking with the chief of police, the officer who stopped me, and a lawyer, we've all come to the conclusion that yes, it was a case of excessive force. The officer took a split second glance, and "panicked" No I'm not sue happy, I got my apology, even though I could take it to court, win, and "**** the police" I'm not. At the end of the conversation, we even had a laugh at the fact that officer aggression needs a chill pill. Although I did get a pretty decent bruise on my chest/shoulder. No harm done.
klovemachine 24
At least this story has a happy ending :-) some cops are a waste of space but I respect the good ones :-)
rockydify 22
At least you got an apology and acknowledgement that they were in the wrong. I can't believe the people who are saying it was fine!
sofineedsaladder 10
Good guy OP. I'm glad everything got sorted out.
JDziewaltowski 7
and to answer a few more questions: He stopped me for a broken running light, no he wasn't searching my car, he asked for registration, which was in the glove box and when I opened it, he saw the canister.
migmit 11
And the name of your (hopefully previous) lawyer is?..
JDziewaltowski 7
I won't give out his name obviously, he's done well for me on numerous occasions. He's also a family friend.
Himlagott 14
Isn't that called the patriot act?