I fought the law and I won.

#1 Postby **coriolis** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 1:00 pm

I finalized the purchase of a new used car on July 3rd. The seller and I went into the tag agency late in the day on the 3rd and completed the paperwork. The new registration card, and the plate were all done and sitting on the counter. Then at the last moment, the lady noticed that my liscense had "Jr" at the end of the name, while my insurance card didn't.
Rules are rules, she couldn't let me have the documentation. She let me call my insurance agent who closed in 10 minutes, but agreed to print out a revised card and fax it to the tag agency. I waited around for the fax and abuout 20 minutes went by. I gave up and left. By the time I got home, the agency called my wife and said that the fax came in and I can pick up the documents, but they close in 5 minutes. Not going to happen. I decided to wait until Monday the 6th. On the 4th we were coming back from watching fireworks and I was "rubbernecking" other fireworks as we went past. Wouldn't you know, I was pulled over by an officer on D.U.I. patrol because I was driving erratically (he said). Finding me perfectly sober, he ticketed me for driving with an expired tag. I explained the whole thing, and he was nice about it, but felt that I was still in violation. I pleaded not guilty and had my day in court last week. The judge may have been impressed with the way I presented my case, with extra copies of everything ready. I argued that the paperwork was dated on the 3rd, and that technically it was issued. I just didn't have it with me on that day. He decided in my favor. A small victory, but sweet nonetheless.

isobar · #2 Postby **isobar** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 1:05 pm

Way to go Ed, Jr!! I think you missed your calling though. You've got "Trial Lawyer" blood running through those veins. :wink:

hunter84 · #3 Postby **hunter84** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 1:05 pm

chalk one up for little ol' us

#4 Postby **Pburgh** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 1:32 pm

Good for you ED. I love being a detail person too.
Great job
Karan

#5 Postby **Stephanie** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 1:42 pm

Good for you Ed!!!

JCT777 · #6 Postby **JCT777** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 2:34 pm

Congrats on your victory, Ed. 8-)

#7 Postby **DaylilyDawn** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 3:11 pm

Good for you Ed Jr!

Lindaloo · #8 Postby **Lindaloo** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 3:30 pm

It is a great day when the local tax paying citizen gets a "not guilty" in city court!! Good for you Ed. Wanna come work for the courts? lol.

IMO... DUI Enforcement does an excellent job deterring drunk driving. After Ed passed the sobriety test he should have been let go. Shame, Shame on that DUI officer. While he was citing Ed, a DUI suspect probably went right by him.

#9 Postby **coriolis** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 4:41 pm

Jr. Sheesh! I'll never escape it. You guys don't miss a trick. :roll:

weatherlover427 · #10 Postby **weatherlover427** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 6:11 pm

Good job Ed. I sometimes despise what the cops do; but I know they gotta do it for a reason.

ColdFront77 · #11 Postby **ColdFront77** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 6:30 pm

Congratulations, Ed.

breeze · #12 Postby **breeze** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 8:43 pm

Dangit, Ed, and, you never said a word when
me and Jacki stole your threads? :o

Guest · #13 Postby **Guest** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 10:04 pm

Awesome feat Ed. Feels nice beating the system doesn't it? :wink:

azsnowman · #14 Postby **azsnowman** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 7:03 am

Way to GO Junior! Hey...that *fits* "LOL!" J/K.......it's a pleasure seeing someone beat the system on their own!

Dennis

I fought the law and I won.

I fought the law and I won.

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