The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Smoky Pistols said: Be careful with that one, I got a ticket in that exact situation. Cop said he pulled me over because, "I had Oregon plates but I looked like I was coming home from work". To his credit, it was a Jeep with no doors, but still kind of discretionary on his part. Doors have nut'n to do with it. That LEO was phish'n............ OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoky Pistols Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 47 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Doors have nut'n to do with it. That LEO was phish'n............ OLG Well, the PRK got my money for "failure to register", phishing or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Smoky Pistols said: Well, the PRK got my money for "failure to register", phishing or not. Did you have a NV, DL? OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoky Pistols Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Just now, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Did you have a NV, DL? OLG No, at the time I had a CA DL. Had just gotten out of the military, living in San Jose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Smoky Pistols said: No, at the time I had a CA DL. Had just gotten out of the military, living in San Jose. So the LEO said his only PC for the t-stop was for your car's out of state plate?? Was the reg current? Don't sound 'rite'.............. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoky Pistols Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: So the LEO said his only PC for the t-stop was for your car's out of state plate?? Was the reg current? Don't sound 'rite'.............. OLG When I asked him why he stopped me, his response was, as stated previously, "You have Oregon plates on your vehicle and you looked like you were coming home from work". I was in a residential neighborhood, a couple blocks from my house. I had noted his presence already, so I was not speeding, did not run a light or sign, nothing. Jeep was mechanically sound. I had gotten a new driver's license when I was discharged at Ft. Ord(Old one was from TX). The registration on the Jeep was still valid for another six months or so, and with money being tight, I decided to wait to re-register it in CA. Needless to say, money got a lot tighter that month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 When my dad was dying, I drove from CA to ID through NV. HW95 is a long and lonesome road between Winnemucca and McDermitt. The cop said said he was following me for 10 miles with his lights on. I was going Nevada fast and not paying attention until he hit the siren. I told him I was distracted and the reason why. He asked me, "Do you mind if the drug dog goes through your truck? I replied, "Do I have a choice?" He said, "We can do this here, or do this down at the station." This was his probable cause, and his justification to display the length of his manhood. The drug dog went all through the cab, the bed, and under the truck and came up empty. It took about 45 minutes. I told him, "I carry a security clearance. I already told you that, and I don't carry drugs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 12 minutes ago, Smoky Pistols said: When I asked him why he stopped me, his response was, as stated previously, "You have Oregon plates on your vehicle and you looked like you were coming home from work". I was in a residential neighborhood, a couple blocks from my house. I had noted his presence already, so I was not speeding, did not run a light or sign, nothing. Jeep was mechanically sound. I had gotten a new driver's license when I was discharged at Ft. Ord(Old one was from TX). The registration on the Jeep was still valid for another six months or so, and with money being tight, I decided to wait to re-register it in CA. Needless to say, money got a lot tighter that month. IF the vehicle reg was in your name........... IMHO and as a former LEO. I would call it a 'weak' stop at the very least. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Weak or not, it costs a lot of $$ in lawyer retainers to defend yourself, should you choose to fight. It is a whole lot less expensive to pay the ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoky Pistols Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 39 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: IF the vehicle reg was in your name........... IMHO and as a former LEO. I would call it a 'weak' stop at the very least. OLG It was all legal and in my name. Unfortunately, not all LEOs, nor ordinary people for that matter, are as upstanding as you--Thanks you for that, at least. And yes bgavin, also unfortunately, some days it is just easier to pay the ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Until one goes chest-deep in the legal system, there is a tendency to be self-righteous and vow to fight for your rights. Doing so becomes VERY expensive. The lawyer continues to hold out his hand for those $5,000 retainer fees. It takes years to wind through court. If your opponent is a gov't agency or otherwise has deep pockets, you will die broke in court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Smoky Pistols said: Well, the PRK got my money for "failure to register", phishing or not. So the officer's instincts were correct? I agree, it's kind of weak on probable cause but you had failed to register the vehicle after taking up residency in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 What about active duty? My eldest is a Navy commander, and she and her hubby maintain a FL residence. Have not lived there in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoky Pistols Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 48 minutes ago, Badlands Bob #61228 said: So the officer's instincts were correct? I agree, it's kind of weak on probable cause but you had failed to register the vehicle after taking up residency in California. You are correct, I was illegal at the time. That's the main reason I paid the fine and didn't try to fight it. Just put it down to a slow day and an officer looking for something to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 40 minutes ago, bgavin said: What about active duty? My eldest is a Navy commander, and she and her hubby maintain a FL residence. Have not lived there in years. Whole different deal-Even more so if you live on base. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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