Today, the traffic court judge didn't believe my three witnesses and two security cameras that proved I was innocent. He claimed a cop would never lie, and that the dashboard security cameras, which the cop brought in, were somehow edited by me. I was fined $1,000 and my license was suspended. FML
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Also, for the whole story, I had three other people in the car with me when I was caught "running a red light" by 2 cops who were both behind me. I was clearly in the middle of the intersection when the light turned yellow. I have a feeling that the judge was in a shitty mood that day. This was my first ticket I've ever received, and I've been driving for seven years. Even if I was guilty, I don't know why my fine was $1,000 with a license suspension when the original ticket was $75, and no other tickets on my record. This judge is going down.
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Muffinish 0
I am about 90% sure that the judge is sleeping with the cop.
sarcasticsteve 0
Oh wow that really sucks. You should apply for an immediate appeal and find yourself a decent lawyer.
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Comments (178)
ijrnelson 0
you can make more than $1000 for selling the story. Any European/Asian/African/Australasian/South American paper would LOVE this story too. Also, does that not mean the witnesses were perverting the course of justice - presumably they'll be punished too if you were in fact all lying
kingkash 0
sue the state... YOUR RICH!!!
CLICKHEREx 0
Appeal, AND go to the media; ensure the judge knows about their interest in it.
Brooklynxman 0
This. Don't stop until its been removed from your record entirely
iplayrugby18 11
If what your saying is true, it's not uncommon for a judge to be crooked to get more money for the town or get kick backs for giving fines that steep.
flinkpamingo 0
That is why we have an appeals process and the Supreme Court. Met one of those judges once. The state Supreme Court reversed the ruling. He looked like a dumb ass in front of the entire judicial system. Keep pushiing.
epicwinmaster 0
YDI for editing the video.
this_guy_145 0
**** the police
erkdaklrk 0
I call shenanigans.
Mr_Eated 0
This is crap. How could a judge - on the record and in full public view - accuse a defendant of editing videos from a police car camera. This is pure fabrication.
worldcup2010 0
That really suck. I feel sorry for you. Yes, FYL