Maryland Attorney General Upholds Right to Video Traffic Stops

pauldun170 · 08-12-2010, 02:48 PM

“No appellate decision in Maryland specifically addresses the application of that law to recording of police activity,” McDonald wrote in his opinion.

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/mar...traffic-stops/

Trip · 08-12-2010, 02:56 PM

wow, common sense

the chi · 08-12-2010, 03:25 PM

Not so common anymore, actually.

shmike · 08-12-2010, 03:35 PM

Good.

Everytime I see that video it bothers me.

Uhler should be fired.

Avatard · 08-12-2010, 03:50 PM

Uhler should be fired, and kicked in the fucking balls for getting his buddies to raid Graber's home. Coward.

Invaded the man's fucking home fucking why? Because he showed you being an asshole, for everyone to see?

Hmm, maybe the ACLU can now bring a suit about them violating this man's rights, with malicious prosecution.

I am AMAZED that this judge was able to realize the incongruity that exists when law enforcement seemingly videotapes EVERYTHING WE DO...but then whines, complains, and even maliciously prosecutes people when the camera is aimed at them.

The law applies to EVERYONE. Kudos to McDonald for "getting that".

:clap:

derf · 08-12-2010, 06:35 PM

I'll bet anything that they dont stop enforcing the wiretap laws. This isnt the first case like this, there have been a few others and they always get thrown out, however it is an intimidation factor that they arrest you, put a major disruption on your life, possibly make you loose your job and overall hurt you for making them look bad.

Particle Man · 08-12-2010, 10:21 PM

I'm actually surprised by this.

Happy.

But surprised.

z06boy · 08-13-2010, 10:47 AM

Glad to hear it !!

derf · 08-13-2010, 06:25 PM

Prosecutor is still pursuing the charges even though the Maryland AG said it was UNLIKELY the charges would stand

http://jalopnik.com/5611487/prosecut...vacyfor-police

Avatard · 08-13-2010, 06:29 PM

Well, no shock there. Did we really expect them to suddenly stop acting stupid?

When caught acting stupid, the best strategy is always to continue, and further attempt to defend your actions. It guarantees to leave no doubt in anyone's mind just how fucking ignorant you are.

This will be thrown out, and I just hope Graber's subsequent civil lawsuit racks up big money, and stupid people get fired where appropriate.

08-12-2010, 03:35 PM	#4
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Good. Everytime I see that video it bothers me. Uhler should be fired. __________________ Racing For Smiles

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Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Uhler should be fired, and kicked in the fucking balls for getting his buddies to raid Graber's home. Coward. Invaded the man's fucking home fucking why? Because he showed you being an asshole, for everyone to see? Hmm, maybe the ACLU can now bring a suit about them violating this man's rights, with malicious prosecution. I am AMAZED that this judge was able to realize the incongruity that exists when law enforcement seemingly videotapes EVERYTHING WE DO...but then whines, complains, and even maliciously prosecutes people when the camera is aimed at them. The law applies to EVERYONE. Kudos to McDonald for "getting that". :clap: __________________ Insert free thought here.

08-12-2010, 06:35 PM	#6
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I'll bet anything that they dont stop enforcing the wiretap laws. This isnt the first case like this, there have been a few others and they always get thrown out, however it is an intimidation factor that they arrest you, put a major disruption on your life, possibly make you loose your job and overall hurt you for making them look bad. __________________

08-12-2010, 10:21 PM	#7
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I'm actually surprised by this. Happy. But surprised. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

08-13-2010, 06:25 PM	#9
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Prosecutor is still pursuing the charges even though the Maryland AG said it was UNLIKELY the charges would stand http://jalopnik.com/5611487/prosecut...vacyfor-police __________________

08-12-2010, 02:56 PM	#2
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	wow, common sense

08-13-2010, 10:47 AM	#8
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Glad to hear it !!

08-13-2010, 06:29 PM	#10
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Well, no shock there. Did we really expect them to suddenly stop acting stupid? When caught acting stupid, the best strategy is always to continue, and further attempt to defend your actions. It guarantees to leave no doubt in anyone's mind just how fucking ignorant you are. This will be thrown out, and I just hope Graber's subsequent civil lawsuit racks up big money, and stupid people get fired where appropriate. __________________ Insert free thought here.