New speeding/arrest law?
03-30-2007, 07:32 AM
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I just did some research.
You cannot go to jail for speeding. You can go to jail, for up to 30 days for Reckless Driving. There is no set speed at which Reckless Driving comes into play. Most states do have a set speed, but Texas does not.
This is also interesting:
You cannot go to jail for speeding. You can go to jail, for up to 30 days for Reckless Driving. There is no set speed at which Reckless Driving comes into play. Most states do have a set speed, but Texas does not.
This is also interesting:
Prima Facie
In Rhode Island, Texas, and Utah driving faster than the speed limit is prima facie evidence of unreasonable speed. One can argue in court that one was exceeding the speed limit but should not be convicted because the speed was safe (when they accept this argument, judges will likely want to see evidence beyond a defendant's claim that he was driving safely).
In Rhode Island, Texas, and Utah driving faster than the speed limit is prima facie evidence of unreasonable speed. One can argue in court that one was exceeding the speed limit but should not be convicted because the speed was safe (when they accept this argument, judges will likely want to see evidence beyond a defendant's claim that he was driving safely).
03-30-2007, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 1slow01Z71
My buddy got pulled over for 85 in a 35 in Deer Park and he didnt go to jail, like Stewart said its a PITA for the cop to haul you off to jail so he isnt going to do it unless you are being a dick.
The number one reason people go to jail - cuz' they can't keep their mouth shut
03-30-2007, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Colby 04
The number one reason people go to jail - cuz' they can't keep their mouth shut
03-30-2007, 07:21 PM
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From police and attorney friends:
You can be arrested for breaking any law in the state of Texas. Its a combination of your attitude, the officer's disposition, and the circumstances of the offense(s) that can lead to spending time in a cell. If you get pulled over and issued a citation, be pissed, be whatever, but being a dick to a cop isn't going to help you at all.
You can be arrested for breaking any law in the state of Texas. Its a combination of your attitude, the officer's disposition, and the circumstances of the offense(s) that can lead to spending time in a cell. If you get pulled over and issued a citation, be pissed, be whatever, but being a dick to a cop isn't going to help you at all.
03-30-2007, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 1slow01Z71
My buddy got pulled over for 85 in a 35 in Deer Park and he didnt go to jail, like Stewart said its a PITA for the cop to haul you off to jail so he isnt going to do it unless you are being a dick.
03-31-2007, 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Colby 04
The number one reason people go to jail - cuz' they can't keep their mouth shut
A guy I know had to go to jail the other night for doing 145mph on 225, fatty ticket, 6 months suspended liscence, 1 year probation, that's all I think...
03-31-2007, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by LS1TRUCKGUY
lucky bastard. i cant drive through deer park without at least one or two cops busting a u-turn to follow me and run my plate. and yes i have been to jail twice in deer park for STUPID traffic citations. thats even doing the whole yes sir, no sir bit, too.
they look but dont follow..
they must either have seen you do something and remmember, or they think your cute....LOL
03-31-2007, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 99Silverado5.3
Also the number one reason people don't go to jail, is they can't keep there mouth shut
A guy I know had to go to jail the other night for doing 145mph on 225, fatty ticket, 6 months suspended liscence, 1 year probation, that's all I think...
A guy I know had to go to jail the other night for doing 145mph on 225, fatty ticket, 6 months suspended liscence, 1 year probation, that's all I think...
gotta keep up the quota
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