There are a lot of smart people in ATOT. A lot of you spend a lot of time researching on the net anyways. You guys want to be my defense in my court case coming up on December 26, 2001? I could tell you all the facts, and we could plan my case with research on the subject. I dont know, I could use all the help I can get and I cant afford an attorney. I make to much for a court appointed attorney. I am home recovering from surgery and have some time, but I know that there is power in numbers. Its not a big case, its a traffic ticket for turning left at an illegal time. I will tell the story quick, if anyone is interested we can plan my defense via email and I will post the results on the 26th.
I went to work at 6am, did a few of my tasks (ie. print reports, change tapes, check times, etc). I forgot that I HAD to go to the bank to make a deposit. I took off from work about 0645 and drove 4 blocks and took a left from Maryland Ave. to Rice Street. There is a sign saying no left turns from 0700 to 0900 Mon-Fri. I knew it was before 0700 so I turned. 3 blocks later I am getting pulled over, didnt know why. The cop ran my plates, waited for the results and walked to my car. Said "you know why I pulled you over?" I said "I have no idea". His reply "you made an illegal left turn back there. You cant make a left turn between 7 and 9. Did you know that?" I looked at my watch........0656......I said " yes I am very aware of that." He left with my license and insurance and returned 6 minutes later explaining what to do with the ticket. I looked at my watch when he walked away and it said 0702. I work at a Neighborhood Assistance Officer with the St. Paul Police Department, actually I am a volunteer. I patrol this same (central) district. I obey laws, I have no record, I have no tickets.
I have delayed court twice (per advice) and was told Nov. 6th by Kim at the City Attorneys office that the case was continued for dismissal. She told me that "they dropped it, dont worry about coming to court." I took her name ..............in case. Two weeks later I get a subpeona in the mail to appear on Dec 26th. I called the CA Office and Kim said "well, I can just tell you what I saw on my screen. You need to talk to someone else." She transfered me to ( I cant remember her name but have record of it) and she told me "Mr. Sysadmin, Kim did not tell you that court was discontinued. She cant do that. You need to turn yourself in, we have a warrant for your arrest!" I was in shock! A warrant for what? I havent even been to court yet? She said "Im not going to play games with you. You failed to show up for court and failed to show up for an alcohol/drug accessment. There is an active warrant out right now. Come turn yourself in or we will come get you." I told her that she must have the wrong person (which they did, different middle name and DOB), she told me that she wasnt going to argue with me and hung up. Now I got a message from the Chief Prosecutor that he will see me in court on 12-26.
My defense is .......it wasnt 7am. I had just checked my watch to the atomic clock and the naval clock 10 minutes prior.
I cant afford to pay the ticket, I wasnt in the wrong and I dont need it on my record.
So..........wanna help?
I went to work at 6am, did a few of my tasks (ie. print reports, change tapes, check times, etc). I forgot that I HAD to go to the bank to make a deposit. I took off from work about 0645 and drove 4 blocks and took a left from Maryland Ave. to Rice Street. There is a sign saying no left turns from 0700 to 0900 Mon-Fri. I knew it was before 0700 so I turned. 3 blocks later I am getting pulled over, didnt know why. The cop ran my plates, waited for the results and walked to my car. Said "you know why I pulled you over?" I said "I have no idea". His reply "you made an illegal left turn back there. You cant make a left turn between 7 and 9. Did you know that?" I looked at my watch........0656......I said " yes I am very aware of that." He left with my license and insurance and returned 6 minutes later explaining what to do with the ticket. I looked at my watch when he walked away and it said 0702. I work at a Neighborhood Assistance Officer with the St. Paul Police Department, actually I am a volunteer. I patrol this same (central) district. I obey laws, I have no record, I have no tickets.
I have delayed court twice (per advice) and was told Nov. 6th by Kim at the City Attorneys office that the case was continued for dismissal. She told me that "they dropped it, dont worry about coming to court." I took her name ..............in case. Two weeks later I get a subpeona in the mail to appear on Dec 26th. I called the CA Office and Kim said "well, I can just tell you what I saw on my screen. You need to talk to someone else." She transfered me to ( I cant remember her name but have record of it) and she told me "Mr. Sysadmin, Kim did not tell you that court was discontinued. She cant do that. You need to turn yourself in, we have a warrant for your arrest!" I was in shock! A warrant for what? I havent even been to court yet? She said "Im not going to play games with you. You failed to show up for court and failed to show up for an alcohol/drug accessment. There is an active warrant out right now. Come turn yourself in or we will come get you." I told her that she must have the wrong person (which they did, different middle name and DOB), she told me that she wasnt going to argue with me and hung up. Now I got a message from the Chief Prosecutor that he will see me in court on 12-26.
My defense is .......it wasnt 7am. I had just checked my watch to the atomic clock and the naval clock 10 minutes prior.
I cant afford to pay the ticket, I wasnt in the wrong and I dont need it on my record.
So..........wanna help?
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