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glambman
05-14-2009, 12:07 PM
Another thing, if they give you a blood test, they will swab your arm with alcohol (maybe isopropyl or whatever). Then typically they stick you before it's evaporated, capturing some of that liquid. Their blood chem test does not detect the difference between ingested ethanol and the cleansing isopropyl. So you will test higher than is really the case. Another thing about the blood test -- I believe you have the right to determine the safety and competence of the test taker. Though I can imagine their anger when they don't get to do things their own way.

That said, GL, seems to me they have you on their list of "usual suspects."
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I am in a much safer situation, never having been drunk to start with and I can say the alfabet backwards pretty rapidly plus spell some long and difficult words, ones they can't spell. Might be good to practice that. LOL

I worked Alcohol and Drugs rehab and swabs were never an issue.

No, not on a short list, just drive vehicles that stand out and guarantee getting tagged at a roadblock. ;) I left one once, then got pulled into it again, and a third time. lol Finally the cop said go out this other way so we don't pull you in again.

I have had more positive experiences with cops that what seems to be the norm. It is the minority of cops who are bad, in my experience. As long as you treat them with respect, you can get away with more then someone who doesn't. As I said, I consult my lawyer regularly about what lawful orders are, and comply. However, one doesn't have to have a conversation with the cops.

Also, as part of treating them with respect, one should allow them to 'be in control'. I have never just given them my info when stopped. I let them ask for it, if they ask for it at all. Most cops I know will give you a ticket if you hand them your stuff unasked (they assume you want the ticket lol).

Blackstone
05-14-2009, 04:42 PM
I don't drink and drive, completely against it. I am asking out of pure curiousity, and I guess a little because I know people who do. Thanks for your input on the matter.

I am curious as to what Mr. Blackstone has to say...

Here's what you ought to do (assuming you're drunk or there's any chance you'll fail a breathalyzer or field test):

First, be nice to the officer. If you're not, you may get the crap beat out of you. It happens. Also, most cops have microphones on, and it doesn't look good on the police car's videotape to be mouthing off to the cop.

After that, if they ask you to get out of the car or take a sobriety test, decline (politely). The point of getting you out of the car is so they can show a video of your drunkass wobbling around to a judge and jury. Those tests are hard; most people can't pass sober. Even if you're a steady guy/girl, don't risk it.

Tell them to please cuff you, arrest you, and put you in the back of the squad car. If possible, have them walk you into the car so that if you are wobbly, you can blame it on the cop pushing you around.

In Texas, you'll lose your license for declining a breath test, but you can usually get that back reasonably quickly unless you already have a couple DWIs on your resume. Everywhere I'm aware of requires a warrant for a nonconsensual blood test, so, unless it's you're really unlucky night, they're not doing one of those. Refusing to take a breathalyzer or field sobriety test is evidence admissible against you, but, if there's no test and no video of you acting like a drunk prick, you're in excellent shape.

Axiom
05-14-2009, 07:45 PM
Here's what you ought to do (assuming you're drunk or there's any chance you'll fail a breathalyzer or field test):

First, be nice to the officer. If you're not, you may get the crap beat out of you. It happens. Also, most cops have microphones on, and it doesn't look good on the police car's videotape to be mouthing off to the cop.

After that, if they ask you to get out of the car or take a sobriety test, decline (politely). The point of getting you out of the car is so they can show a video of your drunkass wobbling around to a judge and jury. Those tests are hard; most people can't pass sober. Even if you're a steady guy/girl, don't risk it.

Tell them to please cuff you, arrest you, and put you in the back of the squad car. If possible, have them walk you into the car so that if you are wobbly, you can blame it on the cop pushing you around.

In Texas, you'll lose your license for declining a breath test, but you can usually get that back reasonably quickly unless you already have a couple DWIs on your resume. Everywhere I'm aware of requires a warrant for a nonconsensual blood test, so, unless it's you're really unlucky night, they're not doing one of those. Refusing to take a breathalyzer or field sobriety test is evidence admissible against you, but, if there's no test and no video of you acting like a drunk prick, you're in excellent shape.


Thanks for the info :)

threlayer
05-14-2009, 08:02 PM
From a NYS lawyer's web site:

"Consequences of Refusing to Take a Chemical Test

... But if you refuse to submit to a breathalyzer test after being arrested for a DWI, there are consequences to face.

Pending a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge with the New York State DMV, your driver’s license will be suspended. If you lose the hearing, your license will be suspended for six months. And you’ll face a financial penalty aside from losing your license. "

Blackstone
06-03-2009, 08:52 AM
I gots nothing to do. Anybody have anything else?

Melonie
06-03-2009, 09:14 AM
OK here's a question that may be pertinent to many dancers. How does one go about 'expunging' their record of bogus anti-strip club ordinance / lewd conduct / prostitution charges ?

Kylea2
06-03-2009, 07:19 PM
I'm be curious to know if their are any associations for lawyers and such that deal specifically with the adult industries?

charlygirl
06-04-2009, 12:19 PM
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE can you answer this question before I mail in the civil court applicaiton paper I picked up today. I posted it in another section:
http://forum.stripperweb.com/showthread.php?t=132998

Blackstone
06-04-2009, 12:47 PM
I'm be curious to know if their are any associations for lawyers and such that deal specifically with the adult industries?

Not that I am aware of. Other than obscenity and prostitution problems, I don't know anything unique about adult entertainers that a normal group of lawyers couldn't handle.

Blackstone
06-04-2009, 12:53 PM
OK here's a question that may be pertinent to many dancers. How does one go about 'expunging' their record of bogus anti-strip club ordinance / lewd conduct / prostitution charges ?

Every state is probably different on this. In Texas, most misdemeanors can be expunged. I've never done one personally, but I'm told they're more of a hassle than real work. I think you can hire a lawyer to do this for you for cheap (relatively speaking).

The problem is that lots of employers and universities use private companies to do background checks. These companies dont have to clear your record after it has been expunged. In other words, just because something has been expunged doesn't mean a whole lot in the background check context. Just something to think about...

Melonie
06-04-2009, 01:11 PM
^^^ very good point re private services retaining background records that are not affected by a future expungement order.

On a different subject, what do you think of this recent development ( posted over in the Industry Insight section).

Blackstone
06-04-2009, 01:20 PM
^^^ very good point re private services retaining background records that are not affected by a future expungement order.

On a different subject, what do you think of this recent development ( posted over in the Industry Insight section).

http://forum.stripperweb.com/showthread.php?t=133001

That's kinda hilarious. Other than that, it seems like a pretty simple personal injury case. 99% of stuff like this settles with the insurance carriers, anyways. Going to trial is extremely expensive, and all.

Melonie
06-04-2009, 01:27 PM
^^^ but that's precisely what disturbed me ... in this particular case Cheetah's insurance carriers were not able to settle. Also, the plaintiff's high powered attorneys have managed to sue the dancer personally ( as a separate independent business entity ) along with suing Cheetahs.

Blackstone
06-04-2009, 01:38 PM
^^^ but that's precisely what disturbed me ... in this particular case Cheetah's insurance carriers were not able to settle. Also, the plaintiff's high powered attorneys have managed to sue the dancer personally ( as a separate independent business entity ) along with suing Cheetahs.

Lots of insurance carriers won't settle on "fair" terms until there is a lawsuit. Basically, insurance carriers won't pay more than their nuisance cost until you force them to.

It definitely sucks for the stripper. I don't know what employment law is like in Florida for torts committed by contractors, but I suspect should could be held liable, in theory.

babybambi08
07-30-2009, 10:07 PM
OKKK! I have a question. This girl that works at the same club as me started to harrasse me, threatin me, so I work OSHA- they said call the police, So I switched clubs, she kept on, so I went and made a report. Yesterday she was not working so I went to work at my old club, she came in as a customer and hit me. I fell and hurt my knee really bad. I called the police, the girl had already left and the police were like OH that, oh you will have to go to court for that.. and they got in their car. I started talking to my boss and I said that fucking bullshit, I cant believe they are not going to do anything. This one asshole cop got out and was like WHAT did you say! I said this is fucked up, Ive already reported her before and yall arent going to do a fucking thing. He said NO you said Fuck the police! I already told you what to do, go to court. I was upset so I kept talking I was like ugh thats fucked up! So he arrested ME for disorderly conduct. He did NOT read me my rights! I bond right out. But now I can barely bend my knee, How Am I supposed to work?? I dont think anythings broken, but I am going to the hospital tommorow if it gets any worse.

But so what should I do about the disorderly conduct? He didnt read my rights and I know you are supposed to. There were plenty of people outside, but I dont know if anyone will have caught that.

And should I sue her for injurying me, now I cant work til my knee is better..
She doesnt have any money but she is married and her husband has plenty of money, they dont live together but they still see each other, they are very much together, he pays for her bills. If she doesnt pay can I get her husband to pay?

What do they do if she doesnt pay? I dont want to waste all my time when I know she doesnt have money. Her husband has plenty tho



Also I want to do something about the police that wouldnt do anything about her threats, If there wasnt anyone around she could have done more. And My knee is really fucked up, I can feel alot of fluid in it, its very swollen. Swollen so bad I can barely bend it.

Earl_the_Pearl
07-30-2009, 11:45 PM
OKKK! I have a question.
Stay calm and use the law. Dancers permit the powers that be to piss on them. OJ cut off his wife's head and walked.

When the dancers of the world unite I will run for business manager and you will get your rightful piece of the pie.

eagle2
07-30-2009, 11:56 PM
I don't know too much about criminal law, but maybe you can try talking to the district attorney.

threlayer
07-31-2009, 03:42 AM
Stay calm and use the law...When the dancers of the world unite I will run for business manager and you will get your rightful piece of the pie.Like that would ever happen; they won't even unite for better pay/work conditions. Gotta be something wrong there. Too damned independent, rebellious, and in a shadow profession, I'd guess.


I don't know too much about criminal law, but maybe you can try talking to the district attorney.This is the best course of action. You asked the policemean to do more than he wanted to then you annoyed him. Police are 'public servants' paid for by public money and this creep was too lazy and argumentive, like many of them. The ADA will probably help if their attitude is right, maybe a young and idealistic one who isn't outraged by women showing their boobs in public.

babybambi08
07-31-2009, 01:26 PM
Well Im going to talk to my lawyer friend today..
All I can say is every cop Ive ever met is a pig, I would hate my life too If I was a cop.
Im going to teach my kids that cops are people you cant trust. You know how they learn if they are in trouble go to a teacher, or a cop or a doctor.
Well Ive had countless times where I was the victim and the cops are like we cant or wont do anything. The world would be a better place without them as far as I see it.

eagle2
07-31-2009, 09:05 PM
You should try talking to a district attorney if you want to bring charges against her. Were there any witnesses? Have you been to a doctor? You should see a doctor to make sure your knee is okay and also to document your injury from the incident.

Gia2608
07-31-2009, 09:25 PM
Im going to teach my kids that cops are people you cant trust. .

Well who are they supposed to go to if someone tries to kidnap them or if you fall getting out of the shower and knock yourself unconscious?

Seriously, this worries me.

I have had a few run ins with police also in my day and have gone as far as calling one Deputy Dip Shit to his face, but now that I'm a little older and wiser, I see how hard their jobs really are.

They get paid a modest salary to protect the safelty of a larger population. If they got mowed down in the Streets by criminals every single week where you live like they do where I live, you might have a little more respect for a job that most of us are too chicken shit to do.

Earl_the_Pearl
07-31-2009, 09:56 PM
They get paid a modest salary to protect the safelty of a larger population.
In north central New Jersey a regular patrol cop gets $80,000 in pay.

Gia2608
07-31-2009, 10:03 PM
What's the median price of a single family home there and what is your tax rate for that bracket?? Do they require a four year degree to join the force? How much is a gallon of milk there?

I'd say 80k is modest. It's not a huge salary and it's not a shit salary. Broward Sheriff's Office pays about 50K a year, which is ok but keep in mind about 7 deputy sherriffs have died in action THIS year alone, never mind the last three.

And here, the median home price is probably about $180K now (just a guess), income taxes are low (income tax of 15%, no State) Milk is $3 and change a gallon. The Sheriff's office doesn't require a degree but other forces do.


And aside from all of that I don't think teaching children that cops can't be trusted in socially responsible.

J.D.
07-31-2009, 10:27 PM
Bambi, something similar happened to me. What you need to do, and do it now I don't think its too late, is call 911, report this. An officer will come out to your home. Show him your knee and ask him if he could take a picture of it. Sometimes an officer will do this, or in my case he did. If he doesn't take the picture yourself. GO TO THE DOCTOR!!!! At the least, the Dr. will tell you that you strained your knee, he will make some sort of statement that your knee is not 100% functioning if it is how you described, and this is enough to hold up in court. If you're struggling for money, and I know I'm going to get crap for saying this, you can go to the Emergency Room, and you don't have to pay right away. Don't not go because of the medical cost. The officer that comes to your home will give you a report number, and a number to call. Your case will be assigned to a detective, and you will have to meet with him. All of this happens fast and easy so don't worry! Go meet with him, show him your "evidence" (doctor's notes, medical report, pictures, etc.) He will then either go arrest this girl (I believe) and your case will go to trial. You will go before a judge, and she will either be found guilty or innocent. If everything happened as you described, she will be found guilty, and in the very LEAST she will have to pay a 500$ fine for a misdemeanor assault, and live with those charges on her record, which does NOT look good! Try and do this ASAP, it doesn't look good if you wait very long.

Earl_the_Pearl
07-31-2009, 11:05 PM
What's the median price of a single family home there and what is your tax rate for that bracket?? Do they require a four year degree to join the force? How much is a gallon of milk there?


They have to have an associate degree or military service. $363,200 is the median sale price of a home down from $440,000 in 2005. I can't remember the last time a police officer was shot at much less shot in the county. If an officer draws his gun it makes the news.

They are paid much more than the police in higher crime areas like Newark a few miles away.

Earl_the_Pearl
07-31-2009, 11:09 PM
Bambi, something similar happened to me. What you need to do, and do it now I don't think its too late, is call 911, report this. An officer will come out to your home.
I can't stress this enough; stay calm at all times. Don't raise your voice or use bad language.

J.D.
07-31-2009, 11:31 PM
yeah, the cop that came to my house was really cool and sympathetic..... until my cat randomly jumped from the floor on his shoulders, all claws out. He freaked, and was like "Get you f*cking cat off me now!" and running around, and I was trying not to laugh, but he was saying it like I somehow commanded my cat to attack him lol! WTF?

babybambi08
08-02-2009, 05:28 PM
Well who are they supposed to go to if someone tries to kidnap them or if you fall getting out of the shower and knock yourself unconscious?

Seriously, this worries me.

I have had a few run ins with police also in my day and have gone as far as calling one Deputy Dip Shit to his face, but now that I'm a little older and wiser, I see how hard their jobs really are.

They get paid a modest salary to protect the safelty of a larger population. If they got mowed down in the Streets by criminals every single week where you live like they do where I live, you might have a little more respect for a job that most of us are too chicken shit to do.

FUCK the police, I do not like ANY of them, yes Im sure there are some good ones. I dont give a flying FUCK what they have to put up with, thats their choice- they went to school to be a cop. Protect??? please whatever! My ex husband used to beat me til I blacked out. I didnt have anyone to turn to, my mom was out using drugs and I dont know where my dad is. After I would try to call the cops, secerty and they would ask when all this happened and why didnt I call then.. umm bc the whole reason I got beat was becasue I was tryn to leave, and alot of the times I did not know what time it happened bc, I would be out for a few hours. My ex tried to shoot me, I have a huge ass scar where the site cut me. of course I didnt go to the hospital, you really think he would have let me go? no I had to keep it wrapped up for a few weeks so it would heal. the only time I called 911 and my ex was tryn to kill me with a pillow, I started to black out and his grandma walked in and he got off me. the cops came then but it took them like 45 mins! and ya Im going to say he tried killing me, and Ive told yall this lot of times?? what they are going to put me in a shelter and he would just find me anyways..

I did was not disrepectful at all, they are fucking lazy pigs and thats all there is to it.

babybambi08
08-02-2009, 05:29 PM
I can't stress this enough; stay calm at all times. Don't raise your voice or use bad language.


I was not yelling, I was crying bc they never do anything..

babybambi08
08-02-2009, 05:34 PM
Bambi, in regards to your situation, the cops SHOULD have filed reports and put a flag on this girl for an assault and battery charge. Too often though, the cops decide that they do not care to do the paperwork and take the extra time especially when they are close to shift change. In regards to your not being informed of your Miranda rights, I had a similar situation a few years back and the arresting officer actually consulted a book of statutes/charges to decide what he felt like charging me with. Through my entire time in custody I was never Mirandized, and when I was being released made a crack about this fact and the captain on duty informed me of my worthlessness and the fact that I had no rights "while in his house". When this was brought to the attention of the judge, I was then informed that since no questioning took place that I did not have to be informed of my rights.

I would suggest documenting any damage you sustained, as has been so wisely suggested already, find out the name and badge number or just the name of your arresting officer (should be on your citation), and make a formal complaint with a ranking officer in the same precinct. You may also ask to speak with someone from internal affairs, since technically based on your story the officer not only is guilty of dereliction of duty, but also abuse of power (this one will be a bit harder if not impossible to prove, but any formal complaint whether it is confirmed or not, will remain in his jacket for the rest of his career and may help to prove a pattern should another issue occur). During the course of making your complaint regarding the offending officer, insist on filing charges against your problem girl. If she is responsible for your injuries and there are witnesses to corroborate your story, should you sue her any lost wages or moneys spent which can be directly attributed to this injury will also be her responsibility should you sue, but you must have proper evidence of this injury and notation from a healthcare professional clearly identifying the injury and your resulting inability to perform in a regular capacity given the physical requirements of your job, as well as some sort of timeline regarding how long you will be unable to work while you heal. Also, if you made complaints with police prior to this incident, obtain copies of the report or official complaint in order to show history as well as your attempts to avoid escalation. These will also be useful when filing your official complaint regarding the offending officer.

As far as the girl not having much in the way of money but her husband having financial resources, depending on local laws, even if they do not reside in the same home, if they are still legally married and have not filed for a legal separation, the marital assets are shared and even if she did not earn a dime of these assets, a finding against her can be levied from "her" assets regardless of who earned them.

As a side note, I agree wholeheartedly with you regarding your distrust and lack of faith in the police. I come from a police/law family and I have an arrest record nearly as long as my leg, almost no convictions, but too many arrests to even speak of. It has been my observation that the reasons for a person becoming an officer of the law have shifted for the most part from people who wanted to protect the community and do good acts, to a majority of law enforcement who are merely power hungry or were social pariahs and see this as a way to feel the empowerment in life that they have never had before which leads to the all too common blatant abuse of power.

Good luck.


I made a complaint on an officer before to the cheif about how when I filed charges against my ex for beating on me he said that they were not going to do anything that it was a was of time and the paper work was A LOT!! It was one page of paper work. It was pretty much he told me I could come pick of some of my stuff and when I got in the house and turned my back on him he started hitting me. I tried to run out of the house, he draged me back into the room and I finally got away.

Nothing happened to my ex or the office... go figure.
It just really sucks that gots suck and bc you think they suck you can get in trouble for it..

J.D.
08-02-2009, 05:36 PM
Bambi, did you read my post? That girl that assaulted me had to pay 500$ and has an assault charge on her record now. As much as you distrust the legal system, you have to learn to use it in your favor. I was attacked and assaulted, yet I was the one who had to file a complaint, drive to the detective's office, and follow through the system to get justice. They don't care if you're a victim, you have to be the one to do all the leg work, they won't do it for you. Maybe some cops out there truly care about people and have a desire to help strangers, but IMO most of them are just "doing a job" and could care less what happened to you. PLEASE go file a report ASAP!!! It will be worth it once that girl gets arrested, I promise.

babybambi08
08-02-2009, 05:41 PM
i dont have the money to go to the doctor or hospital. there is a charity hospital 45mins away, but I dont know if they will see me, but I will try tommorow. I am going to the court house tommorow and see if they charged that girl with anything, I know they didnt. I dont have 50$ to go to small claims court today and I wont for a while. so I guess I will go talk to someone about that.. I dont want to go do that bc I dont like conflict and I dont want to go and not win. Just seems to be my luck right now. but I am going to get things ready for court.. I reported her to OSHA, the managers and police.

The managers are not going to do anything to help either one of us. they usually are cool, but they know that girl went there just to fight me and why let her in??!???!?? its not like she had any money to spend!!
And they are letting a lot of girls work without their licence so they dont want any cops there.

babybambi08
08-02-2009, 05:42 PM
Bambi, did you read my post? That girl that assaulted me had to pay 500$ and has an assault charge on her record now. As much as you distrust the legal system, you have to learn to use it in your favor. I was attacked and assaulted, yet I was the one who had to file a complaint, drive to the detective's office, and follow through the system to get justice. They don't care if you're a victim, you have to be the one to do all the leg work, they won't do it for you. Maybe some cops out there truly care about people and have a desire to help strangers, but IMO most of them are just "doing a job" and could care less what happened to you. PLEASE go file a report ASAP!!! It will be worth it once that girl gets arrested, I promise.


No I didnt see your post before, I am going to go to the court house tommorow..

J.D.
08-02-2009, 05:48 PM
I live in Texas too, and was assaulted by a dancer. Here's my story: http://forum.stripperweb.com/showthread.php?t=130551

1. Go to the Emergency Room closest to you. They don't require you to pay right away, you can pay whenever you can afford to.

2. Call 911, a cop will come to your house, file a report.

3. The cop will give you a number to call, call that number and give them your report number. They will tell you which detective is assigned to your case and his phone number.

4. Call that detective and explain what happened. He will then investigate, find the girl and possible arrest her right there.

5. The girl will either sit in jail or bond out for an amount of money. The girl who assaulted me paid 500$. Then you will be given a court date, and you will have to see her there.

6. With your Emergency Room evidence, and hopefully pictures you took, along with the police report, the judge will decide whether she is guilty or not, but it sounds like a no brainer.

7. The girl lives with an assault charge, which will haunt her future career endeavors.

Earl_the_Pearl
08-02-2009, 06:49 PM
I made a complaint on an officer before to the cheif about how when I filed charges against my ex for beating on me he said that they were not going to do anything that it was a was of time and the paper work was A LOT!!
I have a story too. When my ex wanted a divorce I would not leave my house yes MY house as she put no money into it. She went to the police and said she was afraid of me; I never touched her in anger. They took her to a judge who gave her possession of the house and ordered my removal. Three armed officers came and I was give 15 minutes to gather what I could and I did not see the inside of my house for 1 and 1/2 years until after the divorce was final and I bought it from her. New Jersey is like that.

Gia2608
08-02-2009, 06:51 PM
And may I add, while you most likely will not have to take the girl to small claims, if you do what J.D. says, you can also sue for court costs as well. So yes you'd have to put up the money but you will get it back. Also, you have either 30 or 90 days to file a claim.

babybambi08
08-02-2009, 08:20 PM
I live in Texas too, and was assaulted by a dancer. Here's my story: http://forum.stripperweb.com/showthread.php?t=130551


7. The girl lives with an assault charge, which will haunt her future career endeavors. <--------- this part made me laugh.. she is a coke whore.. she has no future. dont get me wrong I believe people can change, I grew up in the AA, and NA halls but she is not one of those kinds of people.

I am going to the courthouse tommorow, and make sure they did an assult charges. then Im going to the ER cause I cant tonight I have my kids.
I am getting my mom to take pictures.. I have had more buises come up.. one on my neck where she first hit me and one on the back of my arm I couldnt see.
But Im going to sue her, we have a few J.Ps in the area, the one that live where I like where I will have to go. knows my dad and mom very well. My dad did some concret work for him, my mom rents a house from him, and I went to school with all of his kids. Me and his daughters were in a few pageants together. Not saying that bc I know him I will win, I he knows how I am, that I did not provoke any of this. So thats good. I am going to get the OSHA and police report.

babybambi08
08-02-2009, 08:21 PM
And may I add, while you most likely will not have to take the girl to small claims, if you do what J.D. says, you can also sue for court costs as well. So yes you'd have to put up the money but you will get it back. Also, you have either 30 or 90 days to file a claim.


Ya I read its about 75 dollars but I cant afford that right now, but I am going to call and see how long I have to sue and Ill get the money in time.

J.D.
08-02-2009, 11:17 PM
Get on it girl! and Good luck! It will be worth in the end

babybambi08
08-04-2009, 11:16 PM
you have two years to file a claim.. I talked to the judge I know today, he was really nice.. I didnt take pictures sooner! I wish I did, but I really domt want to take her to court but damn I have too.. I went to the ER today, and waited 7 hours, got an xray, nothing is broken. but he said I should really not walk at all til the swelling goes down.. damns its already been a week and its still swollen, and I havent wore high heels since then, but in the whole mess I twisted my foot and somehow bruised it too and i cant wear any shoes that cover that part of my foot it really hurts..
I still have not gone to court yet..I am going TOMMOROW! I finally got an apt with my crazy doc. and I had to try to take care of my grants because school is starting soon. I got the insurance lady to give me a piece of paper showing I tried to get insurance. So I have that and a payment paper from my surcharge. PRAY that he just gives me a bigger speeding charge than another no insur.

J.D.
08-04-2009, 11:22 PM
you have two years to file a claim.. I talked to the judge I know today, he was really nice.. I didnt take pictures sooner! I wish I did, but I really domt want to take her to court but damn I have too.. I went to the ER today, and waited 7 hours, got an xray, nothing is broken. but he said I should really not walk at all til the swelling goes down.. damns its already been a week and its still swollen, and I havent wore high heels since then, but in the whole mess I twisted my foot and somehow bruised it too and i cant wear any shoes that cover that part of my foot it really hurts..
I still have not gone to court yet..I am going TOMMOROW! I finally got an apt with my crazy doc. and I had to try to take care of my grants because school is starting soon. I got the insurance lady to give me a piece of paper showing I tried to get insurance. So I have that and a payment paper from my surcharge. PRAY that he just gives me a bigger speeding charge than another no insur.

I'm glad you went yay! At least in the medical report that doc can put that it was swollen, so that is now documented.

babybambi08
08-04-2009, 11:33 PM
ya, I brought a few books, but I ended up talking to this guy and his mom it was pretty cool. It did not feel like 7 hours, only like 3 but it was ok. I just started having this problem tho, I drove alot today and did alot of walking, and my foot keeps going numb. I told them that at the hospital, he said it should go away. but after it goes numb for so long it starts to hurt

jack0177057
08-05-2009, 09:34 AM
ya, I brought a few books, but I ended up talking to this guy and his mom it was pretty cool. It did not feel like 7 hours, only like 3 but it was ok. I just started having this problem tho, I drove alot today and did alot of walking, and my foot keeps going numb. I told them that at the hospital, he said it should go away. but after it goes numb for so long it starts to hurt

babybambi, I haven't read your story complete, but if the police have failed to take action, you should go to the DA's office to file a citizen's complaint. If the DA's office fails to do anything (because it is not egregious enough for them), try the municipal court prosecutor's office. The difference is that the district attorney deals with major criminal offenses (class A & B misdemeanors and felonies) and the municipal court prosecutors deal with minor criminal offenses (traffic tickets, code violations and fine-only Class C misdemeanors, e.g. "offensive touching" assaults). Make sure you take pictures with you and any other evidence you have. You'll be required to fill out forms and attach copies of any pictures and other evidence. A municipal court prosecutor will review your citizens complaint and decide whether to issue a misdemeanor assault citation. Call often to follow up, as they get many many citizen complaints and will likely give more attention to the squeaky wheel.

eagle2
08-05-2009, 06:46 PM
Ya I read its about 75 dollars but I cant afford that right now, but I am going to call and see how long I have to sue and Ill get the money in time.

Do you have to pay when you file the claim in court or can you wait until your case comes up?

babybambi08
08-05-2009, 06:48 PM
ya I am.. I got a no insurance and speeding ticket the day before. thats why I went to work. Well I went to the courthouse today and the judge was soo nice! He give me 30 days to pay my surcharge, and get a licence and insure. I showed him I was paying on my surcharge (which suspended my DL, and why I couldnt get insur) So I need to make like 500 in 30 days which I can. and he said he would dismiss my new ticket and would decied on my speeding ticket when I came back!!

The jail had not sent over anything to the court. I was supposed to go to court on or BEfore the 10th.. so stupid.

babybambi08
08-05-2009, 06:48 PM
Do you have to pay when you file the claim in court or can you wait until your case comes up?

you have to pay when you file

babybambi08
08-05-2009, 06:49 PM
babybambi, I haven't read your story complete, but if the police have failed to take action, you should go to the DA's office to file a citizen's complaint. If the DA's office fails to do anything (because it is not egregious enough for them), try the municipal court prosecutor's office. The difference is that the district attorney deals with major criminal offenses (class A & B misdemeanors and felonies) and the municipal court prosecutors deal with minor criminal offenses (traffic tickets, code violations and fine-only Class C misdemeanors, e.g. "offensive touching" assaults). Make sure you take pictures with you and any other evidence you have. You'll be required to fill out forms and attach copies of any pictures and other evidence. A municipal court prosecutor will review your citizens complaint and decide whether to issue a misdemeanor assault citation. Call often to follow up, as they get many many citizen complaints and will likely give more attention to the squeaky wheel.


Ill try that

eagle2
08-05-2009, 07:00 PM
ya I am.. I got a no insurance and speeding ticket the day before. thats why I went to work. Well I went to the courthouse today and the judge was soo nice! He give me 30 days to pay my surcharge, and get a licence and insure. I showed him I was paying on my surcharge (which suspended my DL, and why I couldnt get insur) So I need to make like 500 in 30 days which I can. and he said he would dismiss my new ticket and would decied on my speeding ticket when I came back!!


I'm so happy to hear that things went well for you in court.

babybambi08
08-07-2009, 06:59 PM
ya me too! soooo anyone wanna contribute to the get babybambi out of a ticket fund lol

Earl_the_Pearl
08-07-2009, 07:01 PM
ya me too! soooo anyone wanna contribute to the get babybambi out of a ticket fund lol
What do you have in mind?