got pulled over, need input

I_RiD3_f4I · 11-17-2009, 11:10 AM

so basically
I was following some friends to a fast food restaurant. they were in a car recording me messing around on the bike. after we parked a cop came up and began his shit. my buddy stopped recording when the cop turned into the parking lot. cop gave me several citations for things i did not do, including failing to stop and giving chase. I however have the whole thing on tape that proves i didnt do anything other than the wheelie and i did not run let alone know he was there. in the video u can actually see him 9 cars behind with no lights or siren right before we turned into the restaurant. i now have to go to court for criminal offenses for all of this.

now my question is, if i show this in court would the stunts i performed before the cop came into play further incriminate me? or would only the stuff that he witnessed and accused me of count? could i only show the footage of when the cop came into play or would that be tampering with evidence? i plan on asking my lawyer if im able to get one but im curious now.

most comments appreciated

thanks in advance

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50Outlaw · 11-17-2009, 11:15 AM

show the whole video. they may drop all charges, they may just charge you with reckless.. either way, a reckless charge is way better than an evading charge

Dilts646 · 11-17-2009, 11:19 AM

You should post up the video, so better advice can be given.

and +1 to 50.

ShaneGSXR21 · 11-17-2009, 11:29 AM

fo sho take a reckless over an evading, but if you do cut the tape to the part where the cop pulls in its not tampering with evidence unless the prosecution supeanas (sp?) the video for evidence

PancakePete · 11-17-2009, 11:34 AM

A wheelie is just a moving violation (reckless driving in most cases), so that is always better than a criminal offense. Usually, an evading charge is a felony, but you weren't arrested so I don't really understand that charge. In any case, I would definitely get a lawyer, and file for a jury trial.

PancakePete · 11-17-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilts646

You should post up the video, so better advice can be given.

and +1 to 50.

Oh, and +1 to posting the video

MoHawk · 11-17-2009, 12:00 PM

posty posty. There was a guy out here who had all his charges dropped by proving he could control the bike during wheelies. The judge said it couldn't be ruled a reckless... worth a shot. now post the damn video

I_RiD3_f4I · 11-17-2009, 12:13 PM

i sent in the tickets in for a court hearing. then i recieved the citation back that had the operate to endanger and fail to submit offenses with a letter that said "civil hearing is not allowed for this traffic citation because at least one of the violations on the citation is a criminal offense". then states i need to bring the citation to the district court.

the vid isnt anything special. i was just messing around (popping wheelies here and there, jumping manholes.) the cop only witnessed the one wheelie. but i got citations for the evading, illegally passing 3 cars, running red light, illegal turning, no blinker, etc. the vid shows that all of this is false. i might post it in the future. want to talk to lawyer bout the vid first.

Gramps · 11-17-2009, 12:19 PM

Operating on one wheel, is better then fleeing charge... I had both charges, before I got a reckless driving for the wheelie but later dropped for operating on one wheel. 75 dollar ticket in the state of illinios. Also got the fleeing dropped too; no rear view mirror- 75.00 dollar ticket... I wouldn't bring in the tape for evidence but your friends for witnesses will work in your favor.

!!A2K!! · 11-17-2009, 01:30 PM

so there not letting you go to court?? if you dont pay a seat belt ticket here you can still take the ticket to court.....id show the video and tell em whats up

I_RiD3_f4I · 11-17-2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !!A2K!!

so there not letting you go to court?? if you dont pay a seat belt ticket here you can still take the ticket to court.....id show the video and tell em whats up

i cant go to a hearing for like if u get pulled over for speeding. i have to go to the court house and get a public defender or my own lawyer.

MoHawk · 11-17-2009, 01:43 PM

So go get one....

sdfkillz · 11-17-2009, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PancakePete

A wheelie is just a moving violation (reckless driving in most cases), so that is always better than a criminal offense. Usually, an evading charge is a felony, but you weren't arrested so I don't really understand that charge. In any case, I would definitely get a lawyer, and file for a jury trial.

reckless driving is a misdemeanor crime, not a violation.

sdfkillz · 11-17-2009, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I_RiD3_f4I

so basically
I was following some friends to a fast food restaurant. they were in a car recording me messing around on the bike. after we parked a cop came up and began his shit. my buddy stopped recording when the cop turned into the parking lot. cop gave me several citations for things i did not do, including failing to stop and giving chase. I however have the whole thing on tape that proves i didnt do anything other than the wheelie and i did not run let alone know he was there. in the video u can actually see him 9 cars behind with no lights or siren right before we turned into the restaurant. i now have to go to court for criminal offenses for all of this.

now my question is, if i show this in court would the stunts i performed before the cop came into play further incriminate me? or would only the stuff that he witnessed and accused me of count? could i only show the footage of when the cop came into play or would that be tampering with evidence? i plan on asking my lawyer if im able to get one but im curious now.

most comments appreciated

thanks in advance

call me and i will help

DOKE · 11-17-2009, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdfkillz

call me and i will help

Wow. Did someone hack into Neil's SL account?

J/K...way to be.

sdfkillz · 11-17-2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOKE

Wow. Did someone hack into Neil's SL account?

J/K...way to be.

quit it. im always helpful to ppl who arent total retards, even the retards i try and give a chance, they just usually dont take it and want to argue...

MoHawk · 11-17-2009, 02:33 PM

Can I be a retard?

sdfkillz · 11-17-2009, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoHawk

Can I be a retard?

you usually do your best

DOKE · 11-17-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdfkillz

quit it. im always helpful to ppl who arent total retards, even the retards i try and give a chance, they just usually dont take it and want to argue...

Just a little humor to get me through my work day. 54 minutes and counting.

DOKE · 11-17-2009, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoHawk

Can I be a retard?

They have nice helmets

11-17-2009, 11:15 AM	#2
50Outlaw da fiddy bitches!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Age: 24 Bike: '03 6durty6 Gender: Male Posts: 15,768	Re: got pulled over, need input show the whole video. they may drop all charges, they may just charge you with reckless.. either way, a reckless charge is way better than an evading charge __________________ "life aint bad if you live it right" -OMR

11-17-2009, 11:19 AM	#3
Dilts646 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Muskegon, MI, USA Age: 24 Bike: R6, 1000rr Gender: Male Posts: 1,751	Re: got pulled over, need input You should post up the video, so better advice can be given. and +1 to 50. __________________ Check out ATOWN CUSTOMS for all of your stunt parts! www.AtownCustoms.com

11-17-2009, 11:29 AM	#4
ShaneGSXR21 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DCL, Maryland Bike: 05 gixxer Gender: Male Posts: 612	Re: got pulled over, need input fo sho take a reckless over an evading, but if you do cut the tape to the part where the cop pulls in its not tampering with evidence unless the prosecution supeanas (sp?) the video for evidence __________________ My wheelies are garbage and I drink cheap beer through a funnel.

11-17-2009, 11:34 AM	#5
PancakePete I'm in love with a lot Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ATL Area Age: 23 Bike: 636 Gender: Male Posts: 370	Re: got pulled over, need input A wheelie is just a moving violation (reckless driving in most cases), so that is always better than a criminal offense. Usually, an evading charge is a felony, but you weren't arrested so I don't really understand that charge. In any case, I would definitely get a lawyer, and file for a jury trial. __________________ If I aint clutch'n it up, it's cause I'm crutch'n it up.

11-17-2009, 12:00 PM	#7
MoHawk Post Whore Nazi Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: VA (Bad News)! Thanks USAF. Originally from HAWAII Age: 23 Bike: Hera... My Goddess of Destruction Gender: Male Posts: 7,059	Re: got pulled over, need input posty posty. There was a guy out here who had all his charges dropped by proving he could control the bike during wheelies. The judge said it couldn't be ruled a reckless... worth a shot. now post the damn video __________________ "i can make a few calls , i went to high school with jesus "-OMR "Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended"

11-17-2009, 12:13 PM	#8
I_RiD3_f4I Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SprFld (413) MA Bike: 03 F4i Gender: Male Posts: 361	Re: got pulled over, need input i sent in the tickets in for a court hearing. then i recieved the citation back that had the operate to endanger and fail to submit offenses with a letter that said "civil hearing is not allowed for this traffic citation because at least one of the violations on the citation is a criminal offense". then states i need to bring the citation to the district court. the vid isnt anything special. i was just messing around (popping wheelies here and there, jumping manholes.) the cop only witnessed the one wheelie. but i got citations for the evading, illegally passing 3 cars, running red light, illegal turning, no blinker, etc. the vid shows that all of this is false. i might post it in the future. want to talk to lawyer bout the vid first.

11-17-2009, 12:19 PM	#9
Gramps Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Algonquin, Il Age: 31 Bike: honda CBR RR Gender: Male Posts: 173	Re: got pulled over, need input Operating on one wheel, is better then fleeing charge... I had both charges, before I got a reckless driving for the wheelie but later dropped for operating on one wheel. 75 dollar ticket in the state of illinios. Also got the fleeing dropped too; no rear view mirror- 75.00 dollar ticket... I wouldn't bring in the tape for evidence but your friends for witnesses will work in your favor.

11-17-2009, 01:30 PM	#10
!!A2K!! The Reverend Freestyle Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lafayette,IN Age: 20 Bike: Sharkskinz & ATOWN 05 r6 Gender: Male Posts: 1,399	Re: got pulled over, need input so there not letting you go to court?? if you dont pay a seat belt ticket here you can still take the ticket to court.....id show the video and tell em whats up __________________ sharkskinz.com------------- galfer braking redlinemotorsports.biz------- durtys powder coating wheel-e industries------------ATOWN CUSTOMS

11-17-2009, 01:43 PM	#12
MoHawk Post Whore Nazi Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: VA (Bad News)! Thanks USAF. Originally from HAWAII Age: 23 Bike: Hera... My Goddess of Destruction Gender: Male Posts: 7,059	Re: got pulled over, need input So go get one.... __________________ "i can make a few calls , i went to high school with jesus "-OMR "Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended"

11-17-2009, 02:33 PM	#17
MoHawk Post Whore Nazi Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: VA (Bad News)! Thanks USAF. Originally from HAWAII Age: 23 Bike: Hera... My Goddess of Destruction Gender: Male Posts: 7,059	Re: got pulled over, need input Can I be a retard? __________________ "i can make a few calls , i went to high school with jesus "-OMR "Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended"