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Mom2Lulu · 03-26-2009, 02:51 PM

"I said 'Yes, I got three dogs.' Well he says, 'You got to get rid of one because the ordinance says you can only have two,'" Ruppert said.

BIG MISTAKE!!!

Once again, if they do not have a warrant, DO NOT answer any of their questions. You don't have to. You have the right NOT TO incriminate yourself. It's called the 5th Amendment.

If a police officer knocks on your door, and starts interrogating you about ANYTHING without probable cause (a warrant), tell him to leave your property or you will file criminal trespass charges against him. After you tell him to leave, he has to, unless he has a warrant. Always remember when dealing with a police officer is for you to keep your calm. Never provoke one; they are just looking for a reason to take you down or taze you bro.

Next, if by some crazy reason, you do get a ticket...march your butt down to the courthouse and ask for a jury trial. Don't waiver on this. Most of the time they will dismiss the ticket, because they don't want the expense. Additionally, they are going to look really stupid for wasting a jury's time for this type of charge, and a jury most likely would acquit. (How many jurors do you think would not own pets?) DA's can be reall *ss *oles, so don't be intimidated.

I've had 3 tickets dismissed by asking for a jury trial. I fight everyone I get, because they are nothing more than a way to raise revenue and have little or nothing to do with keeping us safe. Think about it.

03-26-2009, 02:51 PM	#22
Mom2Lulu Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 74	Don't answer their questions! "I said 'Yes, I got three dogs.' Well he says, 'You got to get rid of one because the ordinance says you can only have two,'" Ruppert said. BIG MISTAKE!!! Once again, if they do not have a warrant, DO NOT answer any of their questions. You don't have to. You have the right NOT TO incriminate yourself. It's called the 5th Amendment. If a police officer knocks on your door, and starts interrogating you about ANYTHING without probable cause (a warrant), tell him to leave your property or you will file criminal trespass charges against him. After you tell him to leave, he has to, unless he has a warrant. Always remember when dealing with a police officer is for you to keep your calm. Never provoke one; they are just looking for a reason to take you down or taze you bro. Next, if by some crazy reason, you do get a ticket...march your butt down to the courthouse and ask for a jury trial. Don't waiver on this. Most of the time they will dismiss the ticket, because they don't want the expense. Additionally, they are going to look really stupid for wasting a jury's time for this type of charge, and a jury most likely would acquit. (How many jurors do you think would not own pets?) DA's can be reall ss oles, so don't be intimidated. I've had 3 tickets dismissed by asking for a jury trial. I fight everyone I get, because they are nothing more than a way to raise revenue and have little or nothing to do with keeping us safe. Think about it. __________________ Live, Laugh, Love!