That headline may sound like a joke, but it is really quite serious. Earlier this year in New Mexico, a first-year law student was pulled over by an Albuquerque Police Department officer. During the traffic stop, Officer Padilla directed the student to sit on the curb. Officer Padilla then decided that the student was “resisting,” and what do you do anytime …
Criminal Speeding Ticket or Civil Speeding Ticket – A Cop’s Prerogative
Consider this: Driver A gets pulled over by a cop for driving 86 mph in a 75 mph zone and receives a traffic ticket for criminal speed, in violation of A.R.S. 28-701.02(A)(3). If found guilty, not only will Driver A get 3 points on his or her license, but Driver A potentially faces up to 30 days in jail and nearly $1,000 …