A security guard pulled me from a crowd at a rock concert and told the police that I was "throwing beer bottles at the stage", the police took my information and said that I woud receive a ticket in the mail for disorderly conduct. The beer bottles just so happened to be plastic bottles and the police did not see me doing anything, nor was I read my rights. Should I fight it or just pay the fine and forget about it? I think a lawyer would just be a waste of money.
2007-08-22 05:12:45 · 7 answers · asked by krismallery 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
How bad does a charge like this look on your record and what kind of fine should I expect?
2007-08-22 05:53:32 · update #1
I would fight it, most likely the police will need to bring the security guard to testify, since they did not see the offense, you do not need a lawyer just fight the ticket and show up on the court date, let them prove their case
2007-08-22 05:18:15 · answer #1 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If the security guard filed a complaint that you were acting in a disorderly manner, such as throwing objects at the stage (no matter whether they were glass or plastic), then you are subject to arrest for disorderly conduct. Be glad that nobody got injured, or the charges would be much more severe.
Pay the fine, learn from it, and next time THINK before doing something that might get someone hurt.
2007-08-22 05:21:02 · answer #2 · answered by stephen p 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Police over react to issues like that. I even had individual who mentioned, “You don’t like me do you? i'm going to deliver you to detention center and which will exchange your innovations. My suggestion is combat it. attempt freedom of expression. If no longer something it is going to tie up the police for days and could shop them off different peoples backs. by using fact the cop has pushed previous countless circumstances you could desire to put in a police criticism of harassment against him.
2016-10-03 01:43:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well just fight it , they would have to have the security guard for a witness . Most likely it will be thrown out of court but you will have to waste a day going to court
2007-08-22 05:18:22 · answer #4 · answered by TyranusXX 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would pleed not guilty, the only witness they have is the security guard. If he doesn't show up for court, who can say they saw you throw the bottle... Remember the burden of proof is on the State.
2007-08-22 05:19:30 · answer #5 · answered by Moe 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you threw bottles, plead guilty, pay the fine and don't do it again. The police have a witness. They don't have to actually see you doing anything.
2007-08-22 05:18:55 · answer #6 · answered by regerugged 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you were arrested, so i dont think they need to rad you your rights, BUT i am not 100% positive on that! actually, on the lawyer part, have you considered pre paid? its alot cheaper! you pay a certain amount each month ( i pay $35.00 a month) and your law firm that you are assigned to well help you out when needed!!
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good luck!!! but i do think you are getting screwed on all that!
2007-08-22 05:22:17 · answer #7 · answered by jen 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋