Who would should I call, or talk to to argue or discuss about this "innocent until proven guilty" amendment? I was wrongfully ticketed for a "speed contest VC-23109(a)" and they immediately impounded the vehicle. I won't be able to go before the court until April 13. There was a property hearing today, and they placed a 30 day hold on the vehicle. The 30 day hold itself, is going to cost $758 for the vehicle.
How is this being considered innocent until proven guilty? The officers who supposedly "saw me racing another car" when there were no cars around me. They have not proved that I was guilty, but even if I win in the court, I still have to pay the $758 impound fine? This is not right. What should I do? Or who should I talk to?
2007-02-23 12:49:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Wow, first of all i'm sorry to hear about that.There really isnt anything you can do. What I would suggest is that you make it known to the public what happened. Contact the local news paper (it would make a great story) or even get in touch with your local news. I agree with you that it just isnt right. Good Luck.
2007-02-23 12:58:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends...If you are arrested, they can only hold you for so long until they actually charge you for the crime. When they officially charge you, every person has the right to a speedy trial. Often times, this right is given up as the individual isn't aware of their civic rights. Also, Bush has (in the overall picture) very little to do with the actual workings of the criminal justice system. If the legislative branch really wants to overrule the president, they do have that right. They have to pass laws before they are ever put in front of the President. Even when the President vetos something, the legislative branch can override his veto with (I think it's a) 2/3 vote. This is to keep the President from having too much power over the country. As for guilty until proven innocent, I agree that our criminal justice system as become warped and it's becoming harder and harder to prove innocence when in reality the CJS should prove you are guilty. Unfortunately, it's something that most people aren't aware of until they are caught in the middle of it and by then it's too late to take a stand against it.
2016-05-24 04:10:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, that whole thing is pretty much reversed. In general people accused of crimes are treated as guilty until they prove their innocence. You just have some fines to pay, what about the people that are wrongfully accused of murder or something else more serious and imprisoned until after/if they prove they're innocent?
To answer your question, I don't really know but I'm pretty sure there isn't much you can do about it short of a national revolution. You might be able to hire a lawyer and fight it but it'll cost you more than the fines.
2007-02-23 12:57:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be so refreshing to JUST ONCE see somebody say "I was caught speeding by a police officer and I paid the ticket. It was my own stupid fault for disobeying traffic law".
Do you realize that EVERY question on this board about speeding tickets says "I didn't do it-or-the cops are harassing me-or-cops are wrong"?
Too bad about your impounded car.... If you take this to court and lose (which you will), not only will you have to pay the ticket but also the court costs.
Go get 'em speedo.
2007-02-23 15:20:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a new day.
im not stating that all have lost this right, i am saying that if you are believed to be a danger to yourself such as racing your car on a public road, your asking for this ruling to be switched.
contact a lawyer if you feel mistreated, however its a safty hazard to race other vehicles and officers do not take chances in todays world if they can help it.
youl get over the 758. somehow
you would not get over it if you wrecked and someone was hurt.
2007-02-23 12:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by lininha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Q.
In Northern CA on am radio 810, the Len Tillum (sic) show (he's a lawyer) dispenses free legal advice. I don't know what state you're in, but, if it's CA, go to KGO's web site and email him.
Otherwise, you could, if your city/county etc. funds it, go to the legal aid society (they're free).
Whatever you do, don't miss scheduled court appearances. If you do, you're a dead duck.
2007-02-23 13:00:16 · answer #6 · answered by dooner george 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ooh, yeah, see here's the deal.. Didn't you know that police are above the law? It's BS but judges ALWAYS side with the cops
2007-02-23 12:54:41 · answer #7 · answered by confuscious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sucks. Try the attorney general of your state.
2007-02-23 12:53:38 · answer #8 · answered by ra63 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SAME APPLIES TO DRUNK DRIVING...
YOU MAY BE FOUND INNOCENT--
BUT YOU PAY FOR TOWING CHARGES--50.00 TO GET LICENSE BACK AFTER ACCESSMENT (AFTER 30 DAYS)-
ATTORNEY FEES-AND YOU SPENT A POSSIBLE NIIGHT
IN JAIL WAITING TO GET RELEASED--AND YOU WERE NOT DRUNK AFTER ALL.
2007-02-23 12:57:02 · answer #9 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A really good lawyer.
2007-02-23 12:52:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋