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Old 04-13-2007 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by KenS2K,Apr 12 2007, 02:51 PM
I only had to use it once. Clean record. Best method is to avoid tickets altogether. Best defense is a good offense as they say.

I have used other methods in court as well... still a clean record.

My eldest brother on the other hand has used it 'eight' times already. Maybe more... I haven't talked to him about it in a couple months. He's studying law and gets tickets ON PURPOSE to try various methods. He's NOT a lawyer but has personally argued ProPer in front of the Washington State Supreme Court when prosecutors appeal decisions made by the lower courts in my brothers favor. He has a local fan base that shows up to court just to watch. Court room is usually packed out. It's funny!

BTW: The dismissal is usually for 'lack of jurisdiction' since the ticket is a violation of personal rights.
Gonna have to wave this flag on this.
Old 04-13-2007 | 06:06 AM
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[QUOTE=GOS2K007,Apr 13 2007, 05:47 AM] Gonna have to wave this flag on this.
Old 04-13-2007 | 06:41 AM
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I'm surprised noone has mentioned that driving is a privilege and not a right.
Old 04-13-2007 | 05:54 PM
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Agreed, but it was so "out there", that it has to be some form of sarcastic humor aimed at the naive OP. Either that or he's just one of those conspiracy guys, lord know there are enough of them on the internet.
I think it's too early to reach a conclusion, but I'd go with the latter. My bet is that he's currently updating wikipedia's entry on "without prejudice".
Old 04-13-2007 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by __redruM,Apr 13 2007, 05:39 AM
And I call BS. No way, I don't believe a word, not one word.
Personally, I'd listen to S2K. If I recall correctly, he works on the team that makes Forza. If you check out the game credits you'll see that divison of MS knows a thing or two about speeding tickets. I've heard there are some pretty clever traffic lawyers they use up there.
Old 04-13-2007 | 09:35 PM
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Thanks for the advice guys.

I'll probably extend my first court date and get a lawyer for next court date.
Old 04-13-2007 | 09:40 PM
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[QUOTE=st_rage,Apr 13 2007, 05:54 PM] I think it's too early to reach a conclusion, but I'd go with the latter.
Old 04-13-2007 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by __redruM,Apr 13 2007, 05:45 AM
By the same logic I can run someone down with my car, and as long as I cross a state line, I can't be charged with murder. If they did anyway, and put me in jail, then they wouldn't be allowed to lock the door for the same reason, as it would restrict my right to travel freely. Trafic laws don't restrict travel, they promote safety and limit fuel consumtion.

Please man, admit that you were being sarcastic, just for me, I get jokes...
you lost your right to freedom when you ran the guy over. but if you drove around him really fast you'd still be good to go.

not sure where you get the whole crossing a state line thing from ken's argument.

traffic laws don't promote. they restrict and penalize.
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