True Lawyer Story Number 4
Joe is driving his car late at night. The streets are quiet, with almost no traffic. In fact, only one other vehicle is around. Joe has a red light is he approaches the intersection. He gets in before right lanes make a right turn. He glances at the other car, sees that it is far enough away for safety, and only slows his car before returning, rather than stopping completely.
You guessed it. That other car was the police. The red lights come on. Joe stops immediately. He gives the officer's drivers license and proof of insurance, as requested. While Joe is waiting for the ticket, he says nothing, but his thoughts are boiling. He could've avoided a ticket in fine by coming to a complete stop. The few seconds save by not stopping are not worth the fine. What will happen for his insurance? He's really kicking himself mentally.
The officer gives in the ticket to sign. He does so it returns the pet the officer. The officer gives Julie's copy of the ticket and starts to walk away. Joe can't hold it in any longer. He starts cursing, mad at himself, the whole situation and maybe a little mad at the officer. The officer hears it and doesn't like it. The officer assumes it is all addressed to him. Now he's mad, too.
He arrests Joe for bolder language in a public place. Joe goes directly to jail. Now Joe is really mad at himself. This disorderly conduct charge carries a fine of up to $600. The worst part is being arrested and jailed. To get out of jail, Joe must plead guilty and pay the fine or please not guilty and pay a bail bondsman to get out. Then you must ask for a trial or plea guilty and pay a fine. The time in jail is worse than the expense. Once again, even a lawyer couldn't help Joe.
You guessed it. That other car was the police. The red lights come on. Joe stops immediately. He gives the officer's drivers license and proof of insurance, as requested. While Joe is waiting for the ticket, he says nothing, but his thoughts are boiling. He could've avoided a ticket in fine by coming to a complete stop. The few seconds save by not stopping are not worth the fine. What will happen for his insurance? He's really kicking himself mentally.
The officer gives in the ticket to sign. He does so it returns the pet the officer. The officer gives Julie's copy of the ticket and starts to walk away. Joe can't hold it in any longer. He starts cursing, mad at himself, the whole situation and maybe a little mad at the officer. The officer hears it and doesn't like it. The officer assumes it is all addressed to him. Now he's mad, too.
He arrests Joe for bolder language in a public place. Joe goes directly to jail. Now Joe is really mad at himself. This disorderly conduct charge carries a fine of up to $600. The worst part is being arrested and jailed. To get out of jail, Joe must plead guilty and pay the fine or please not guilty and pay a bail bondsman to get out. Then you must ask for a trial or plea guilty and pay a fine. The time in jail is worse than the expense. Once again, even a lawyer couldn't help Joe.
