Re: [Chat] Case dismissed, was Re: Ticketed for talking

2006-01-28 Thread jdy
yes. if no one knows it's broken then it can't be fixed. judy - Original Message - From: "Emil Volcheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 9:47 PM Subject: [Chat] Case dismissed, was Re: Ticketed for talking > Hello, folks, > >

[Chat] Case dismissed, was Re: Ticketed for talking

2006-01-26 Thread Linda Forlifer
Absolutely, write to the Northern District commander and community relations officer. It would be good to know what their response to the situation would be. Do they support aggressive demeanor to good citizens questioning an officer? Do they suggest that you and Steve were appropriately viewed

Re: [Chat] Case dismissed, was Re: Ticketed for talking

2006-01-25 Thread Mariann Millard
Hi Emil, Having just moved here, I can't comment if this is "normal" behavior or not by a member of the police department, and if it's condoned by the dept. However, if I may offer a suggestion: it might be worthwhile having a low-key chat (in person or by phone) with the officer's supervisor (o

[Chat] Case dismissed, was Re: Ticketed for talking

2006-01-25 Thread Emil Volcheck
Hello, folks, Yesterday Steve accompanied me to the District Court on Wabash Ave. to help me contest the ticket I got for allegedly obstructing traffic on Guilford Ave. at about 10 PM on a Tuesday night. The officer didn't appear, and the case was dismissed! I was ready to argue that I didn't de