Thread: My troubles with the law continues

Originally Posted by BigJon

My case went to the Pre Trial Conference today. The charge was withdrawn in the face of my mountain of evidence and nothing forthcoming from the officer who wrote the original ticket. I am calling that a win.

I wouldn't.

It's cost you money and he/she has whimpered out without a fight. They have accused you of something, picked a fight legally, you have spent time and money preparing for this legal fight and then they have gone limp.

I'd be making a proper complaint about that person who initially issued the ticket. In the ACT you could mount a civil case against the police. Make sure that person knows what it's cost you, make sure he isn't laughing about it and make sure he doesn't just hand out the next ticket willy nilly and he puts some thought into the consequences.

Happy Days is my usual sign off but I'm not happy.

Originally Posted by BigJon

My case went to the Pre Trial Conference today. The charge was withdrawn in the face of my mountain of evidence and nothing forthcoming from the officer who wrote the original ticket. I am calling that a win.

So, is there any way of claiming any costs back due to them wimping out?

I very much doubt it.

Maybe I will take the time to write a formal letter of complaint.

Originally Posted by BigJon

I very much doubt it.

Maybe I will take the time to write a formal letter of complaint.

I think you're right there mate. To claim cost you'd have to be heard and then found not guilty. As it stands charges have been dropped so you haven't actually been charged.


Civil case against the police is a different matter. Maybe if the officer had acted on a whim with little evidence and it's cost you, then you have a case. But it could cost you with the chance you won't win.

A mate who is a barrister is coming over home for dinner tomorrow night. He's always up to talk shop so I'll fire the question at him about going police civilly.

Originally Posted by BigJon

nothing forthcoming from the officer who wrote the original ticket.

Can you just clarify? No further evidence from the police, or they didn't show up?

Originally Posted by Treads

Can you just clarify? No further evidence from the police, or they didn't show up?

Both. The prosecutor was pretty peeved with the issuing officer, I suspect that there will be a reaming handed down when he catches up. But he was also impressed with my evidence that supported the truth.

Definitely make a formal complaint, and definitely follow it up, no matter how many letters you have to write or how long it takes. These kinds of people depend on you getting tired and giving up.