Legal Question in Traffic Law in Michigan

Not drunk, so anything goes?????

Officer said I was pulled over for weaving and crossing the yellow line.After passing each sobriaty test,including the breathalizer, the officer became very irrate. Then, gave me a ticket for 15mph over, claiming he paced me for 1/2 mile.Actually, he was at a dead stop in a parking lot 2 blocks before pulling me over. What's my best defense?


Asked on 8/05/02, 3:36 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Eric I. Kutinsky THE MICHIGAN LEGAL TEAM, P.C.

Re: Not drunk, so anything goes?????

Unfortunately, at times it seems that is the case. We can do alot to help you out. Please give me a call to discuss your matter further. Toll free @ 1(800) MICHDUI. www.michdui.com

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Answered on 8/05/02, 3:59 pm
John C. Talpos Talpos & Arnold

Re: Not drunk, so anything goes?????

Hello, I have received a copy of your post regarding your traffic ticket. I would file a Freedom of Information request for the officer's shift log. It may show that he was sitting in that parking lot when he claimed to have been tailing you. I would also request the preservation of all audiotapes and videotapes of transmissions by and between the officer and his department. (He should have called in that he was pursuing you, or that he was parked in the lot.)The videotapes, if any, may show when he first started following you. Good Luck. John C. Talpos (http://www.Mich-Lawyer.com)

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Answered on 8/05/02, 5:22 pm


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