inattention are their own punishment sometimes. I wouldn't
be saying it if you hadn't denigrated the cop for just doing his
job. "the champion of all that is good"? What does that make
you champion of, then.
>don't carry dank plastic containers smelling like marijuana?
well, yeah, that and make them bring the dog to you [as you realize now]. But you may have been screwed no matter what.
Quote: treetopbuddyThe dog hits on the money so I'm hit with a property forfeiture.
They took the money and my cell phone. Not charged.....they let me go.
Just curious, how can they take your stuff without charging you? Will it be returned?
Oh, and btw a TRUE conservative is one who will stick up for your civil liberties (ie Ron Paul)
Quote: IbeatyouracesWhen it comes to large amounts of money, you're guilty before proven innocent and it's up to you to prove you're innocent.
How can you prove it if you are not charged? That is what I was trying to figure out.
Quote: IbeatyouracesWhen it comes to large amounts of money, you're guilty before proven innocent and it's up to you to prove you're innocent.
The trick is that claiming ownership of the money is usually somewhat of an admission of guilt, too.
Quote: rdw4potusThe trick is that claiming ownership of the money is usually somewhat of an admission of guilt, too.
Good question. Was the 35K just sitting in the back of this rental car that you didn't know about? Sounds strange.
Quote: EvenBobWhy does it take a conservative to say carelessness and
inattention are their own punishment sometimes. I wouldn't
be saying it if you hadn't denigrated the cop for just doing his
job. "the champion of all that is good"? What does that make
you champion of, then.
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If you'd like to PM me I'll be happy to get you a referral to someone competent in the area. Please get me the exact city or county where the forfeiture occured.
I'd also recomend not posting anything further about this stop (or any other serious legal matter) on any public forums.
Quote: Avenger803Depending on exactly what the timeline for your stop was there could be a problem with the officer asking for you to follow him at the conclusion of the traffic stop. Especially since you would have asked if you could leave and were told he already had probable cause. This is very case specific, and I don't know exactly know the spin put on the 4th amendment out in Kansas, but in my jurisdiction there can be some favorable law on this particular issue.
If you'd like to PM me I'll be happy to get you a referral to someone competent in the area. Please get me the exact city or county where the forfeiture occured.
I'd also recomend not posting anything further about this stop (or any other serious legal matter) on any public forums.
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Quote: treetopbuddyEvenBob.......the forums chief checked pant country club republican. Disgraceful.
Really? You think arguing with a cop when you have
drug evidence and $35K in the car takes a conservative
to condemn? I have no issues with what went down at
all. It's your attitude that you were somehow wronged.
I have to ask. What did you think would happen if you
got stopped?
Quote: treetopbuddyNow I know you conservatives have a raging boners right now
So are you looking for help, or do you just want to rant on & on about conservatives? Also, when the cop said he was just going to give you a warning, why didn't you just shut up, say thank you, and be on your way?
Quote: EvenBobReally? You think arguing with a cop when you have
drug evidence and $35K in the car takes a conservative
to condemn? I have no issues with what went down at
all. It's your attitude that you were somehow wronged.
I have to ask. What did you think would happen if you
got stopped?
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Quote: Beethoven9thSo are you looking for help, or do you just want to rant on & on about conservatives? Also, when the cop said he was just going to give you a warning, why didn't you just shut up, say thank you, and be on your way?
Is that what you would have done? You wouldn't have been a bit confused and indignant about the cop having started the chase before the alleged traffic infraction even occurred?
I ended up getting the seat belt ticket...it was worth it.
So much for justice. Guilty till proved innocent !
There are many unjust actions being taken by police forces. Innocent people are wronged by police. It's a fact.
Quote: Beethoven9thSo are you looking for help, or do you just want to rant on & on about conservatives? Also, when the cop said he was just going to give you a warning, why didn't you just shut up, say thank you, and be on your way?
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Quote: treetopbuddyHey Russ Limbaugh
Hmmm, sounds like you just have an axe to grind on conservatives.
Quote: rdw4potusIs that what you would have done? You wouldn't have been a bit confused and indignant about the cop having started the chase before the alleged traffic infraction even occurred?
After reading and re-reading the OP, it's not clear when the "chase" actually began. I'm not one to defend cops (can't stand them myself), but the cop may have just wanted to pass everyone and saw the alleged traffic violation in the process.
Anyway, according to the OP, the cop "pulls me over and tells me that I cut the truck off when changing lanes and was going to give me a warning". At this point, it really is pointless to continue the conversation. It's one guy's word vs. another's, and absolutely nothing good can come out of starting an argument.
So to answer the question, yes, I most definitely would have shut up and been on my way.
Quote: VCUSkyhawkHmmm, sounds like you just have an axe to grind on conservatives.
I think you're confusing Russ with Rush. Get your facts straight. Russ is a liberal.
Quote: AhighI think you're confusing Russ with Rush. Get your facts straight. Russ is a liberal.
Do you really think he meant Russ? His rants are clearly against conservatives.
Quote: VCUSkyhawkHmmm, sounds like you just have an axe to grind on conservatives.
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Quote: treetopbuddyNope, I'm just a 100% pure Libertarian. Libs are just as fucked up as conservatives.
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Quote: treetopbuddyHey Russ Limbaugh, the dude never planned on giving me a ticket for cutting off a truck. I didn't. The cops video cam would show that........he never gave me a chance to go.....the guy simply was on a witch hunt. Don't you understand that....?
OK, then what did you expect to accomplish by arguing?
Presumably the bills were Benjamins, the most polluted currency on earth. Especially with coke and cocaine derivatives.Quote: treetopbuddyThe dog hits on the money so I'm hit with a property forfeiture.
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2013/08/12/130812fa_fact_stillman
There was a class action lawsuit in a little town in Texas for the abuse of asset forfeiture.
Quote: Beethoven9thOK, then what did you expect to accomplish by arguing?
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Quote: Beethoven9thOK, then what did you expect to accomplish by arguing?
I had a cop buddy tell me years ago never to say
a word when a cop pulls you over. If you even
sound like you're arguing, the cop interprets as
'fuck you'. So the cop thinks, 'fuck me? Nope. But
I sure as hell can fuck you.' And they often do, as
we see here.
Cops, more than anything, want respect for their
badge and their job. Can you blame them?
Quote: treetopbuddy
Pulls me over and tells me that I cut the truck off when changing lanes and was going to give me a warning. I explained to him that
Why say ANYTHING?!?!?!
Rule #1 when dealing with law enforcement- KEEP YOUR PIE HOLE CLOSED!!!!!!!
Quote: treetopbuddyA conservative has no problem with what happened to me....and secretly or overtly love it.....Get it?
While I think that you and I agree on our politically philosophy, I still think that you are characterizing conservatism.
Quote: KeyserSozeWhy say ANYTHING?!?!?!
Rule #1 when dealing with law enforcement- KEEP YOUR PIE HOLE CLOSED!!!!!!!
100% correct!
Quote: treetopbuddyIf you took the time to read OP you would find that nowhere did I say I argued with the cop.
OK, then forget about the word 'arguing'.
Let me re-ask the question: What did you expect to accomplish by sticking around to chat instead of leaving?
Quote: VCUSkyhawkWhile I think that you and I agree on our politically philosophy, I still think that you are characterizing conservatism.
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Quote: KeyserSozeWhy say ANYTHING?!?!?!
Rule #1 when dealing with law enforcement- KEEP YOUR PIE HOLE CLOSED!!!!!!!
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Quote: treetopbuddyI completely understand conservatives. What, I'm not allowed to characterize conservatism? Of course I'm characterizing conservatives. I can thoroughly characterized liberals too.....
Opps. I meant to say "mischaracterizing". At any rate, a true conservative believes in small, less intrusive government. I personally believe that a conservative believes in defending civil liberties, not just select ones.
Quote: Beethoven9thOK, then forget about the word 'arguing'.
Let me re-ask the question: What did you expect to accomplish by sticking around to chat instead of leaving?
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There are good cops and most are good and there are some bad cops unfortunately.
I'm sure if it can be proven that you got taken by some bad cops and this type of thing is believable because its happened many times before in other jurisdictions, everybody is outraged. Its not left or right. Even those on the right don't support bad cops. Just because someone tries to see it from a cops view doesn't mean they support corrupt cops.
Anyway sounds like you got scammed. Getting stopped with out of state plates, they got you by the kahunas. sucks. They probably smelled money and saw this as an easy score.
Quote: treetopbuddyThe MF wouldn't let me leave!
This makes no sense at all. So he was going to let you off with a warning, but he wasn't going to allow you to leave? I have a feeling that there's a bunch of stuff you're leaving out here. *headshake* (Still, nobody was forcing you to talk)
Quote: VCUSkyhawkAt any rate, a true conservative believes in small, less intrusive government. .
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Quote: treetopbuddyIntrusive government nevertheless but just less intrusive. Couldn't have said it better.
Unless you are an anarchist you have to believe in some level of government intrusion.
Quote: treetopbuddyI'm going to light up a big fatty!
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Quote: VCUSkyhawkUnless you are an anarchist you have to believe in some level of government intrusion.
faceplam
Quote: treetopbuddyfaceplam
Why? Serious question? ANY form of law enforcement is by definition "intrusion". Do you not believe in the rule of law?
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Sorry admin...it was not meant to be offensive :)
No, do this instead:Quote: treetopbuddyI'm going to light up a big fatty!
"Cops Get Owned!!! - Epic Pee Prank"