Hey guys,


So I received a ticket for Reckless driving and racing on a highway. All bogus. I record with a dash cam whenever I drive and had that as proof. I consulted an attorney and he agreed the charges were completely bogus and we fought it and WON! Both Counts.
Also, the cop pulled over another guy and gave him the same charges. Also caught on my dash cam. He had one dismissed and he has another court date for the other charge.

When I consulted my lawyer, I was told after being found not guilty, I could go after the state. I emailed my lawyer and am waiting on a response.

Have you folks ever heard of anything like this? Bogus tickets and taking action against the state.

Also, how can I get in touch with the other driver? And should I? I have his license plate number and name. That's it.

Thanks guys!

Also, how can I get in touch with the other driver? And should I? I have his license plate number and name. That's it.

The mean, the other driver you were not racing?

                        

I would totally get in touch with the other driver.  You have evidence that exonerates him; I would consider it your duty to provide that evidence to him.  As far as going after the state, I would pursue the matter with an eye towards getting that crooked cop off the streets. 

I would love to contact him but I have no idea how. Any suggestions?

The mean, the other driver you were not racing?

                        

I just came from the beach, shirtless with my wife and infant in the car, the last thing I would do, especially after the beach is "race" anyone or drive "reckless". The other guy wasn't even "racing or driving reckless" the only thing the other guy could have been guilty of is speeding. I was doing 65 exactly and had my GPS to back it up. Cop is crooked. Even my lawyer was outraged and felt he shouldn't even be on the force...

I just came from the beach, shirtless with my wife and infant in the car, the last thing I would do, especially after the beach is "race" anyone or drive "reckless". The other guy wasn't even "racing or driving reckless" the only thing the other guy could have been guilty of is speeding. I was doing 65 exactly and had my GPS to back it up. Cop is crooked. Even my lawyer was outraged and felt he shouldn't even be on the force...

I guess you need to know if the Cop did this to both drivers intentionally, or if he made an honest mistake.  I know if you both accelerated rapidly from a stop, it could give the impression of racing regardless of the speed you finally reached.

Since the other guy was maybe speeding and you were not, the other guy won?  (J/K!!)   

I would love to contact him but I have no idea how. Any suggestions?

I think maybe your attorney can help you out with that, you made up my mind about getting 1 of those dash cams.

A dash cam is definitely worth it. But, I told the cop I had my dash cam and could show him I didn't do what he said I did, and he said "tell it to the judge".

You have his name.  Did you try looking in the phone book?  If that fails, try typing it into the Internet. 

A dash cam is definitely worth it. But, I told the cop I had my dash cam and could show him I didn't do what he said I did, and he said "tell it to the judge".

what a Dick.if I was a cop just out of curiosity I would take a look.follow threw with your case and get that cop

My 2 cents. Unfortunate incident but forget going after the cop.
Unless you can prove intentional fraud or intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Like was berating you unprofessionally.
He made a bad judgement call and you were vindicated in a court of law.
Happens all the time and the cop who made a bad arrest or citation doesn't get disciplined.
It's why we have a court system.
At least the judge made a good call.
Racing and reckless driving would have screwed you up pretty good.

You could probably get fees and costs though.

Not a sheeple response, just a real world one.
Your attorney knows better than me though.

As far as finding the other guy, you could try court records.
Or ask MauiD for assistance through PM.
His Google Fu is strong and I'm pretty sure he'd help you out.

I just came from the beach, shirtless with my wife and infant in the car, the last thing I would do, especially after the beach is "race" anyone or drive "reckless". The other guy wasn't even "racing or driving reckless" the only thing the other guy could have been guilty of is speeding. I was doing 65 exactly and had my GPS to back it up. Cop is crooked. Even my lawyer was outraged and felt he shouldn't even be on the force...

Was this the end of last month?

If so, probably quota.

If you can,-go after the state and get that guy off the force.

choose your battles wisely.  :p

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You can make a complaint to the police commission or internal adfairs which might get the officer disciplined but it wont get u any money.

To get money you need to show the officer or state was either negligent or wilfully meaning to do wrong. Without that an officer is generally protected by the good faith rules.

Keeps in mind, racing does not need to involve high speeds. It is all going to come down to context and what the dash cameras can show. If it caught some incriminating conversation then you might have a good chance. Also, I dont think you would stand to gain much. Maybe the amount of money from a missed day of work, court costs, and a little more.

As far as finding the other guy, you could try court records.
Or ask MauiD for assistance through PM.
His Google Fu is strong and I'm pretty sure he'd help you out.

I found the other driver in the traffic court records.  He plead guilty to the Racing charge in exchange for dismissing the Reckless Driving charge. 

Plea deal is set to be entered on Monday, 1/11/16, 08:30, Ewa District Court.

I suggested Monster contact the Oahu office of the State Public Defender's to get the lawyer's info handling the case (I gave Monster the case number).

Since he has legal representation, it would be best to offer the video evidence to the lawyer, I think.  Up to Monster what he wants to do.

 

Wow. Thanks MD!

Is that set in stone, or can he still use the evidence to help him out?

Thanks for helping a braddah out MauiD !

I knew you were the man for the job !   

Like MauiD said. Just contact the guys attorney and let him know you have the video.
Unfortunately, public defender may not not to work that hard. He should discuss it with his client though.

Wow. Thanks MD!

Is that set in stone, or can he still use the evidence to help him out?

Give the lawyer a copy of the video as well as the outcome of your case.  Since the plea deal hasn't been officially entered, it'll give the lawyer time to contact the prosecutor to retract the plea if that's what they decide to do.

Since I don't know your real name, I couldn't see if both cases have the same judge. 

If the same judge that dismissed your case happens to be the one presiding in the other guy's case, the lawyer would have a slam-dunk for dismissal since it's the same Cop, same facts, and same evidence.

I would love to help this guy out but, is there any reprisal from the state, cop, ect if I do send him or his attorney the video?