WTF MN COPS!!! RANT

[sak1782]

So what happens when an officer pulls you over at night, states that your license is invalid. Then you call his bluff, call the DMV hotline, type in your DL number and it comes up as valid? Any guesses? You get a ticket for an invalid license, and a court date if you wish to contest it. FML!!!

Also, I was initially pulled over for "speeding" when he stated I was going 40MPH where the speed limit is 55. Seriously dude, nothing better to do at night. Then when I asked if he would be there for the court date, he said only if I appear infront of the judge and file a subpoena for him to be there on a following date.

He also said that he disliked vets "who come back from Iraq thinking they are all think they are untouchable" after seeing my VA ID in my wallet. I obviously asked him WTF he meant by that, and he walked away saying he would be right back. First off, I was specwar Navy, and only deployed to Iraq theater one fucking time. Secondly, who in the hell says something like that. Finally, my DL is valid, and I proved that. He would not show a damn thing to support his claim, which I KNOW can be done. My sons god father is a state partol officer, and he has printed shit off infront of me when I have done ride alongs with him for kicks. My blood is seriously boiling right now.

My wife was in the car, and witnessed it all go down. He gave no explanation for the reason that his "system" showed an invalid DL, and I have not been pulled over in a long ass time for anything. Contacting an attorney tomorrow, and going to bat for this one.

[sak1782]

Update: I just went to the DVS website, and checked my status. Valid. No prior reports on record, which goes back only two years.

[scheides]

Print off copies of those reports and document everything you can remember about the stop. Lose the attitude and pour on a few gallons of respectful facts with a pinch of sugar you will have no problems in court.

[93gtpeater]

Thats the one thing I hate about cops. They can write you a ticket for anyhthing with no reason. Then you have to waste your time fighting it. If a cop doesnt write enough tickets for one shift they get a bunch of crap. the law is differnt to every cop.

[JET]

I wouldn't even bother with an attorney, the judges are usually very fair. They will toss this out in a heartbeat. I would also use his badge number and file a complaint about him.

[RS98GSX]

what city was this in?

[Trogdor]

There are two different issues here. Like Jet said, as far as the ticket goes there's really no reason for an attorney. Get a copy of the report and simply show that he was wrong. The judge will dismiss it if they have 1/2 a brain.

The second, separate, issue is officer dickheads behavior. This, you may want to consult an attorney about how to proceed.

[goodhart]

This had to have been in Princeton.

This kind of bullshit always happens there. Getting pulled over for "speeding" when going under the speed limit, taillights that don't work (that actually do), etc. My father in law was fire chief in Princeton for 15 years, and a part time cop for 6 years. The corruption there is unbelievable. Good luck in court.

[tpunx99GSX]

is the guys badge number listed on the ticket he gave you. Its actually probably good he gave you a ticket, that way you have his name and badge number to file a complaint. I wouldnt bother with the attorney, but fight it all the way. Then If the judge actually lets this go through to an actual court proceeding, you will be able to put the officer on the stand and get his comments and findings on record, as well as put your wife on the stand, (remember she is under oath, so ask everything you ever wanted to know, hahaha)

[A//// Guy]

After you get the case tossed out, do this:

http://news.yahoo.com/vt-police-man-angry-arrest-used-tractor-monster-093018626.html