I was involved in a very minor fender bender with one of the USPS Sunday package delivery people. You know the ones that are always zipping around the neighborhood, driving like crazy. As a result of this driver lying to the police, I ended up with a citation that I would like to pay to fight. Yes, I know it would be easier and cheaper to just pay it but I dont mind spending more to do the right thing. Who should I contact? Thanks!
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Last: 4 days ago by Stucco
Aren't the new USPS carrier vehicles we got supposed to have video?
Craig M. Greaves.
I was on a jury, where he was the defense attorney. I was impressed. I have testified as an expert witness a few times and I have seen a lot of attorneys. He is in the top 10 in the BCs area (IMHO).
https://www.greaveslaw.com/
I was on a jury, where he was the defense attorney. I was impressed. I have testified as an expert witness a few times and I have seen a lot of attorneys. He is in the top 10 in the BCs area (IMHO).
https://www.greaveslaw.com/
I haven't seen any of those locally yet.
Travis Funkhouser - took over John Quinn's practice when Quinn retired.
So, I've been by municipal court twice, trying to enter a not guilty plea. They've been in contact with the officer but as of Friday at closing, he hasn't turned in the citation.
I have 10 days to appear or a warrant will be issued for my arrest, but a week later, the officer still hasn't done his part?
Seems like a crappy way to do business. Anyone ever dealt with this?
I have 10 days to appear or a warrant will be issued for my arrest, but a week later, the officer still hasn't done his part?
Seems like a crappy way to do business. Anyone ever dealt with this?
Call the agency (not the court) and file a complaint on the officer.
Don't do this.AgGunNut said:
Call the agency (not the court) and file a complaint on the officer.
Yes, it's frustrating to be told to contact the court within 10 days, and you cannot resolve your ticket because the officer hasn't submitted it yet. You are not hurt by this, especially if you've been trying to take care of the ticket timely. If not submitted next time you contact the court, be sure to make note of who you talked to at the court so IF it's an issue, you can show you did show up timely.
However, the officer may never submit the ticket. He may decide you were nice, and didn't turn it in. He may have lost it in a computer reboot. Happen often? No. Has it happened? Yes.
There is no benefit to you in filing a complaint against the officer. Especially before you take care of the ticket.
IF you want to complain the officer didn't submit it timely, do so AFTER you have resolved your ticket.
If it was a paper ticket (yes, some departments still use them) the officer might have turned it in, but the records section hasn't entered it into the computer system yet.
Smeghead4761 said:
If it was a paper ticket (yes, some departments still use them) the officer might have turned it in, but the records section hasn't entered it into the computer system yet.
Could also be true if electronically submitted. Good point.
You are in effect being held without charge. I'd get a lawyer and demand an immediate probable cause hearing so the matter can be charged or dismissed.