Police officers and prosecutors often decry or otherwise seek to minimize the reasons offered by people in mitigation of traffic charges they are facing. Defendants arrested on charges of reckless driving, speeding, DUI or other moving violations routinely need proactive and vigorous criminal defense representation to protect their legal rights and interests.
The same is true when the shoe is on the other foot, a fact well demonstrated by what played out recently on a busy Florida turnpike near Miami last month.
In that instance, it was a police officer chasing a ... police officer.
A highway patrol trooper spotted a Miami patrol car erratically switching lanes and driving at an excessive speed one morning last month. The trooper activated her lights and began pursuit, but couldn't catch the offender.
That is because he was reportedly driving at speeds exceeding 120 miles per hour. The trooper made repeated efforts to stop the patrol car, with lights and siren turned on, but to no avail.
Finally, after several minutes of pursuit, the Miami officer stopped and surrendered.
His excuse? He was late for work at his second job.
The officer faces a criminal charge of reckless driving, which is a second-degree misdemeanor.
Like many other persons charged with a traffic violation, he might want to have an experienced and zealous legal advocate beside him as his case moves forward.
If you are a Georgia resident facing a traffic violation charge, contact a proven criminal defense attorney for answers and dedicated representation in your matter.
Source: Miami Herald, "Miami officer arrested at gunpoint, accused of going 120 mph on turnpike to second job" Oct. 29, 2011
