by Chris Rike | Feb 3, 2014 | CDL, Commercial Trucking
Sometimes police will issue you a traffic citation for something you did not do, or something that was not your fault. This is certainly irritating to conventional drivers, perhaps even harassment, but it can downright harmful to those with a commercial...
by Chris Rike | Nov 5, 2013 | Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Traffic Violations
This is a piece of advice we never thought we would have to give. In addition to the many other things you must consider during an encounter with the police, now you must consider the tension of your butt. Earlier this year in New Mexico, a man was pulled over for...
by Chris Rike | Oct 7, 2013 | Traffic Violations
Believe it or not, there are things you can do to improve the outcome of your next traffic stop. Put yourself in the place of the police officer who is pulling you over. The officer has no idea who you are, and the officer is ready for any number of common and...
by Chris Rike | Sep 30, 2013 | Police
Police are government workers, salaries paid from government coffers — tax dollars and, yes, fines, sanctions, penalties, fees, and surcharges. Most people think that the police have an obligation (“duty”) to protect the citizens in the jurisdictions...
by Chris Rike | Sep 25, 2013 | Photo Radar
Photo radar violations do not apply to all drivers equally and here’s why. When you get flashed by a photo radar camera, the government initially mails you a sternly worded notice asking you to voluntarily pay a fine. If you ignore the initial notice of...