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dmontzsta
01-06-2005, 05:57 PM
I borrowed this from another forum. Thought it might come in handy to my local Hot Boaters.
I just beat a ticket for (ahem, well) over 100 mph in a 70 mph zone on I-5. The best advice is hire traffic ticket defense attorney extraordinare Sherman Ellison of Sherman Oaks, CA.
Here is how he did it. The CHP is required by law to have their radar guns certified every 30 months. The officer who cited me came to court today with a photocopy of a radar gun accuracy test performed by a lab at San Diego State University in May 2004 (well within 30 months ago). That document is INADMISSIBLE HEARSAY. For all you non-lawyers, that means that the proof that the radar gun was tested and accurate can't come into evidence at trial. They would have had to bring the lab technician from SDSU in to testify at trial that he performed the test and that the certification document was authentic, which of course the prosecution did not do. There are exceptions to the hearsay rule, but Mr. Ellison convinced the Judge (who hated his guts and wanted to find me guilty if he could, but he had to follow the law) that the exceptions did not apply.

mickeyfinn
01-06-2005, 06:18 PM
Don't believe that is exactly how it works. There may have been a problem with the fact that it was a photocopy and not the original that might have been enough to keep the judge from recognizing it. Worst case would be requiring an affadavit signed by the technician, 2 witnesses and a notary. Glad to hear he beat it though.

MudPumper
01-06-2005, 06:29 PM
I think the best way to beat a ticket is to obey the law :hammerhea

JetBoatRich
01-06-2005, 06:32 PM
I think the best way to beat a ticket is to obey the law :hammerhea
What fun is that :idea:

ahhell
01-06-2005, 06:41 PM
I cant even do 100....governed at 100...like i need to :rollside:
the 'other' car on the other hand.... :cool:

Kilrtoy
01-06-2005, 06:45 PM
This is a joke RIGHT, If you believe this, you still believe in the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus....

77charger
01-06-2005, 06:46 PM
just hope the officer doesnt show and you are wining.other than that you are screwed.better opt for traffic school if you see the cop at the court.

Kilrtoy
01-06-2005, 06:52 PM
Real pissed off right now :rolleyes:

SHAKE-YO-AZZ
01-06-2005, 06:57 PM
Real pissed off right now :rolleyes:
she dosent have to work tonight and will be there with you :rollside:

Kilrtoy
01-06-2005, 07:03 PM
Nothing just stirring the pot.....
Actually No I gave SYA her Cell # and now he is calling her and breathing hard and making funny noises.....

RACRJEFF
01-06-2005, 08:28 PM
This is a joke RIGHT, If you believe this, you still believe in the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus....
umm i 2nd that, 100 plus lucky chp didnt book him for wreckless

Havasu Hangin'
01-06-2005, 08:34 PM
Yeah...don't speed! Anyone who speeds is not very nice. :notam:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/74speedo.jpg

PHOTOGLOU
01-06-2005, 08:46 PM
Yeah...don't speed! Anyone who speeds is not very nice. :notam:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/74speedo.jpg
Why is the parking brake light on Focking Fords :D

dmontzsta
01-06-2005, 08:48 PM
This is a joke RIGHT, If you believe this, you still believe in the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus....
Dont tell me you dont believe in them...
:)

Havasu Hangin'
01-06-2005, 08:52 PM
Why is the parking brake light on Focking Fords :D
That's the cruise control...
...and it's a Saab, Mr. GM. :supp:

PHOTOGLOU
01-06-2005, 08:54 PM
A red light for cruise control now who's kidding who?????

Kilrtoy
01-06-2005, 08:55 PM
That is some serious PHOTOCHOP, Im calling BS its a saab, no more than 60 Im guessing
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/74speedo.jpg

Havasu Hangin'
01-06-2005, 08:57 PM
A red light for cruise control now who's kidding who?????
It's orange, Mr. Magoo...better get those eyes checked. :hammerhea
I guess you are right. Just think how fast I could go with the brake off! :eek:

PHOTOGLOU
01-06-2005, 08:58 PM
IF THATS orange then one of better get our eyes checked :eek:

Havasu Hangin'
01-06-2005, 09:02 PM
IF THATS orange then one of better get our eyes checked :eek:
Nice signature, there sparky.
I KNEW that wasn't his boat :D
I think it's safe to say "I had some left"...
:cool:

Kilrtoy
01-06-2005, 09:07 PM
I think it's safe to say "I had some left"...
:cool:
And too think ole RICKY took it all

Havasu Hangin'
01-06-2005, 09:12 PM
And too think ole RICKY took it all
Don't get me involved in your little "love triangle"... :hammerhea

PHOTOGLOU
01-06-2005, 09:12 PM
me either

Kilrtoy
01-06-2005, 09:20 PM
Don't get me involved in your little "love triangle"... :hammerhea
I tried to keep you out of it, until you stole one of my biatches in HAVASU last year and i had to chase you down

Kilrtoy
01-06-2005, 09:29 PM
hey I heard this works also, go out and speed and then do this, IT REALLY WORKS
Subject: Traffic Tickets ... Interesting Advise
WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET A TRAFFIC TICKET
Remember, this advice was sent to me by a retired State Farm agent!
This system has been tried and it works in every state.
If you get a speeding ticket or went through a red light or whatever the
case may be, and you're going to get points on your license. This
is a method to ensure that you DO NOT get the points.
When you get your fine, send in a check to pay for it. If the fine is
$79.00 make the check out for $82.00 or some small amount over the fine.
The system will then have to send you back a check for the difference,
however here is the trick.
DO NOT CASH THE REFUND CHECK! Throw it away!
Points are not assessed to your license until all financial transactions
are complete. If you do not cash the check, then the transactions are
NOT complete. The system has received it's money and is satisfied and
will no longer bother you.
This information comes from an unmentionable computer company that sets
up the standard databases used by every state.
Send this to everyone you know. You never know when they may need a
break.

PHOTOGLOU
01-06-2005, 09:31 PM
Retired state farm agent...........Oh I guess you can't work from prison

voodoomedman
01-06-2005, 09:34 PM
hey I heard this works also, go out and speed and then do this, IT REALLY WORKS
Subject: Traffic Tickets ... Interesting Advise
WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET A TRAFFIC TICKET
Remember, this advice was sent to me by a retired State Farm agent!
This system has been tried and it works in every state.
If you get a speeding ticket or went through a red light or whatever the
case may be, and you're going to get points on your license. This
is a method to ensure that you DO NOT get the points.
When you get your fine, send in a check to pay for it. If the fine is
$79.00 make the check out for $82.00 or some small amount over the fine.
The system will then have to send you back a check for the difference,
however here is the trick.
DO NOT CASH THE REFUND CHECK! Throw it away!
Points are not assessed to your license until all financial transactions
are complete. If you do not cash the check, then the transactions are
NOT complete. The system has received it's money and is satisfied and
will no longer bother you.
This information comes from an unmentionable computer company that sets
up the standard databases used by every state.
Send this to everyone you know. You never know when they may need a
break.
Sounds like a chain e-mail the democrats started to get extra money from us to support tree hugging.