Patti

Rather late; but, now ready to respond to inquiries. I should have caught an attitude. Too old and no longer in the mood for any type of confrontation. They did not know another dash cam was running where you can hear that I was cool as a cucumber. The stun gun charge went to the Morris County Superior Court. The day I appeared, I was informed it was just dismissed & transferred back to Boonton. Boonton's court is in Parsippany. Afterwards, I received a letter or summons specifying the stun gun charge is 'downgraded' to disorderly conduct. With some controversy in the court, the costly case is dismissed. Still pondering on whether I should learn how to shoot a gun.

'More to the story'. No, I did use the stun gun or ever commit any crimes. Those who are old enough to know. When stopped, law enforcement informed the driver what he/she is being stopped for. Not so today. This goes back to May 2015 with the Seat Belt Law & the aggressive behavior of alleged law enforcement. When contesting a summons, chances are you will be railroaded. I chose to be defiant & paid the price. Stopped again in December 2015 & they really pour it on. After these 2 incidences, I began to consider dash cams. There is a small self-serving store, while inside a notice was posted in reference to bears. Next time I decided to carry the stun gun. Whether it would have said anything or not, would have been another question. Considering, I was driving approximately 5 minutes to the next destination, I turned off the dash camera & placed it next to the stun gun on the driver side floor (plain view). I did make it to my next destination; but, I was being followed. I did not move fast enough & was arrested. Meantime, vehicle is illegally searched. Imagine being released without bail. What a first time experience. Back to my car. Had a fit because they tossed everything around. My dash camera been confiscated too. No mention of it being snatched either.....hmmmmmm. It certainly would have cleaned-up everything from the first stop. That's what I get for taking a long story & making it short.

Predatory Policing is the new Peonage of old. Do not carry a stun gun or taser at all! Even though there is more to the story. I was stopped Sunday, September 16 in Boonton and charged under 2C:39-3H. They were adamant that carrying stun guns were not legal. I was adamant that it became legal in November or December of last year. If, it were not, I would never have purchased, etc.