Q: Is it ok to ask a prosecutor to get my tickets move to another district if I feel the town may be racist?
Officer saw my good record and pleasantly came over and gave me 3 tickets for speeding. Unlawful operation and not obeying. Signs . He basically said I was speeding 3 different ways. After he complimented me for having no points
A: It never hurts to ask but it probably won't be done without some type of proof, just getting 3 tickets for the same offense is not that uncommon these days as cops tend to write more tickets as everything today is videoed. You may want to request that video.
A: The judiciary takes racism and systemic racism seriously. Based on the description offered here, the officer complimented you, and otherwise acted pleasantly toward you. The issuance of three tickets will probably not persuade the municipal prosecutor of unconstitutional racial discrimination. To be certain, the prosecutor will not take allegations of racial bias lightly if true, and the same should be expected if the allegation is unsupported by stronger evidence. Getting the video recording might reveal additional evidence.
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