Re: mad - back to Mike

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I used to work in a municipal court and we had a Judge who NEVER dismissed

tickets.  We had people come in with tickets just like yours, and I said never,

but if it was a very elderly person and they had someone with them (like family)

and they took the new placard and the family member told the Judge a story

saying the person was forgetful, etc. he would.  But he would reduce fines if

you brought the new placard in with you, but he was a strict Judge.  And, No, I

didn't work for Haltom City (who really had a bad reputation for court), for

those of you who live around here (they really had a bad Judge which they

finally got rid of).  But a lot of these people just don't understand

younger/middle age people who have a hard time and are disabled and have a

million things to do because you don't have help.  I had a hard time getting

disability from my job because they just didn't believe I really needed it.  And

people who don't have pain don't

understand that it can affect your memory.  I have brain fog a lot, but I also

have other problems that contribute to that also.  These people need to be " out

of their mind " in pain just once to maybe understand us.  I hope in your case

the officer was right and they will dismiss it.  But we were told to tell the

people with this type of ticket he might reduce it, we could tell the elderly to

get it renewed and bring it and it would probably be dismissed.  Court days were

horrible days, I used to feel so sorry for some of these people.  Just like a

ticket for an expired drivers license, when I first started working there if

they got it renewed within 10 days of receiving the ticket, we could dismiss it

at the counter for $10.00.....that didn't last long and the Judge made us start

setting court dates.   I don't know about where you live, but these were

expensive tickets here.  I hope you get it dismissed, but just in case you

don't, you can

always ask for a payment plan.  That's something a Judge might not tell you but

is an option.  In our court also when they called your name if you plead Not

Guilty, you would go to the next room and talk to our prosecutor, a wonderful

man.  He would ALWAYS dismiss this type of ticket.  So you might want to ask

around and try to get a feel how the court is run where you are.  Sometimes the

people working there will help you and tell you the best way to go.  I always

did.....unless you were a jerk!!!  lol   Seriously, be very nice to them and

explain your situation and ask your options.   We had one girl in our office and

she never cared what anyone's story was.  She felt you got the ticket, you need

to pay, she wouldn't give them options or try to help.  Hopefully, you'll get

someone who will help you.  Good luck.

 

Take Care,

B. in TEXAS

Re: mad

how far was the tag expired, Mike.

Not that this really makes that much of a difference...but oh please.  If

they would just waive it anyway...what the hell is the point of giving you  the

ticket anyway....just maybe a warning...you know your tag is expired, 

sir...get it done soon so you don't get a ticket....but no..cops like that are 

an

embarrassement to my dad...who is a retired philadelphia police captain....he 

retired over 20 years ago...he contstantly tells me that the force is not the 

same one that he gave his blood sweat and tears to...do not get me

wrong..there  are still so many awesome and wonderful officers out there....but

jackasses

like  this one...you know what they say about one bad apple...ruins the whole

bunch to  some folks...shame on him!

kathy

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[Guest guest]

I always have experienced, , that if you nice with people, for the most

part they are nice back with you.

My dad taught me this, when I was a youngster, and I still live by to this

day...You can always be nice to someone and then if they are mean, become mean

to them, but You Can NEVER be mean, rude or nasty to someone, and then try

to be nice to them....first impressions were set...

I agree with you...if you nice with the person, for the most part, you can

get the help you need.

thanks for your mail

I wish all of us pain free days and sleep filled nicths

Love and gentle hugs to all,

Kathy G.

Co-Owner

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