Years ago my husband & I were going to move, but the place we were going to move into burned. Our current landlord thought we were going to be out so he took us to court. On the day of court we bumped into each other in the lobby. We had a lovely chat about what exactly happened. When our case was announced, we all approached. The landlord said that we have already discussed it and cleared it all up. We agreed. The judge threw us out (not literally). The “court groupies” were disappointed, as I guess our case seemed juicy. go figure. (Incidentally, the landlord WAS a bit of a flake.)
This is just traffic court. Legal counsel really isn’t necessary. You just go, state your case clearly and concisely, and the judge makes a decision. If the ticketing officer isn’t there, the ticket is likely to be dismissed. I’ve been to traffic court twice, once in the late 80’s and once a few years ago. Both times were from incidences that truly were not my fault. The first was a parking ticket for parking in a handicap spot. It was winter in Michigan, and the only spot available was the one right next to the handicap spot. A snow pile made me park a bit on the diagonal lines and an overzealous cop ticketed me. The judge tossed it out. The next was from a time when I had to turn around and the only way to do it was around a barrier. There just happened to be a cop ticketing someone else who had been driving down that closed road. He made me wait, dropped my license in the mud, and asked me if I was stupid. I told this to the judge and he dismissed the ticket. Traffic court is not a big deal.
I think Elly wants Connie there because she wants someone there who can translate legal procedure to language she can understand, as she just did here. Mind you that if radiologist Connie has extensive courtroom experience, it was probably from malpractice lawsuits and it would not be the same in traffic court.
It is true what Connie says: you do what you are told when you get to court and the judge has all the authority. Luckily when we were in court, the judge was a sympathetic one and seemed almost avuncular, as the one in “Christmas Miracle”. He believed us and we didn’t have to pay the fine. We stayed for two more cases just for the experience, since ours was the first one, and the next two also got thrown out.
Templo S.U.D. almost 6 years ago
oh, the thought of going to court is already shaking Elly
Rosette almost 6 years ago
If it’s an issue, El, don’t debate an accident that was your fault! Just own up to it!
asrialfeeple almost 6 years ago
Legal counsel, El. Somebody who knows the law and the game they play in there.
Wren Fahel almost 6 years ago
Years ago my husband & I were going to move, but the place we were going to move into burned. Our current landlord thought we were going to be out so he took us to court. On the day of court we bumped into each other in the lobby. We had a lovely chat about what exactly happened. When our case was announced, we all approached. The landlord said that we have already discussed it and cleared it all up. We agreed. The judge threw us out (not literally). The “court groupies” were disappointed, as I guess our case seemed juicy. go figure. (Incidentally, the landlord WAS a bit of a flake.)
jless almost 6 years ago
Lynn’s Notes:
I have a chum who’s a lawyer. She likes to say that people too often get advice from the law firm of “Family & Friends”.
myrendal almost 6 years ago
This is just traffic court. Legal counsel really isn’t necessary. You just go, state your case clearly and concisely, and the judge makes a decision. If the ticketing officer isn’t there, the ticket is likely to be dismissed. I’ve been to traffic court twice, once in the late 80’s and once a few years ago. Both times were from incidences that truly were not my fault. The first was a parking ticket for parking in a handicap spot. It was winter in Michigan, and the only spot available was the one right next to the handicap spot. A snow pile made me park a bit on the diagonal lines and an overzealous cop ticketed me. The judge tossed it out. The next was from a time when I had to turn around and the only way to do it was around a barrier. There just happened to be a cop ticketing someone else who had been driving down that closed road. He made me wait, dropped my license in the mud, and asked me if I was stupid. I told this to the judge and he dismissed the ticket. Traffic court is not a big deal.
howtheduck almost 6 years ago
I think Elly wants Connie there because she wants someone there who can translate legal procedure to language she can understand, as she just did here. Mind you that if radiologist Connie has extensive courtroom experience, it was probably from malpractice lawsuits and it would not be the same in traffic court.
ajakimber425 almost 6 years ago
Now, you realize what you have gotten yourself into! Only, the brave can do that.
tuslog1964 almost 6 years ago
My dad was involved in a tenant / landlord case years ago – with the landlord being a lawyer. And he won the case!
1JennyJenkins almost 6 years ago
It is true what Connie says: you do what you are told when you get to court and the judge has all the authority. Luckily when we were in court, the judge was a sympathetic one and seemed almost avuncular, as the one in “Christmas Miracle”. He believed us and we didn’t have to pay the fine. We stayed for two more cases just for the experience, since ours was the first one, and the next two also got thrown out.
JD'Huntsville'AL almost 6 years ago
I was just wondering, do council wear powdered wigs in Canada, too?