I still don’t see that as judges discretion. Cal code calls for the DMV to suspend the license for 6 months if this is a second conviction within 3 years and (again, the dmv) 1 year suspension for a second conviction within 5 years.If he has had specific convictions within the past 5 years, a one year suspension is possible by the court. Otherwise, it's likely the judge or commissioner is bluffing on a one year suspension.
It was nearly midnight and no cars on the road.CBG: WHERE in my post does it say I don't believe speed laws apply? I was merely describing the entire situation and asking a question as to whether a judge can go outside the statute and impose greater penalties than specified under the law.
Actually, I DID...and probably why he left so quick given the stink... But that's neither here nor there at this point. Ruined pants are ruined.Given the reason was ibs, unless op crapped himself as he sat there with the cop, it is obvious it was simply a ruse to avoid the ticket.
Unless you had a portable toilet that you were looking for on the floor, well, actually even if you did and was looking for it on the floor, that was simply unsafe. Especially at speeds like that not looking and even worse, not being able to pay attention to where you’re going is just stupid.... I probably would have seen the cop if I hadn't been doubled over the steering wheel looking for a toilet.
Well, given the cops statement and your speed you wouldn’t have made it anyway.
Especially given this statement ;
Unless you had a portable toilet that you were looking for on the floor, well, actually even if you did and was looking for it on the floor, that was simply unsafe. Especially at speeds like that not looking and even worse, not being able to pay attention to where you’re going is just stupid.
Now here’s a word to the wise, as well as you.
Now that you acknowledge having a disabling medical issue, should you experience an attack while driving and it result in damages to another party, you will be held liable for all damages caused but even worse, that gross negligence can mean the possibility of criminal penalties in some situations that would have otherwise been civil matters.
You are now expected to act with the knowledge your medical issue can cause hazardous situations while driving and are expected to take special precautions to avoid causing injury to another party.
I am very familiar with IBD, which refers to inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis). IBS does not have any inflammation associated with it (for which you should be thankful, IBD tends to have more serious complications) but both share the common symptom of an urgent need to use a toilet at times. At least with IBD that urgent need is unpredictable; you have to always know where the nearest restroom is and plan as much as possible to always be near one. I suspect IBS may be similar in that regard. But that urgent need will not excuse speeding. It is not anything like a life threatening emergency that requires getting to a hospital quick, for example.What is the name of your state? California
On the way to Arizona, while battling an episode of IBS and in frantic need of a toilet, I was pulled over by CHP who claimed I was going 106. It was nearly midnight and no cars on the road. Told him the IBS/diarrhea problem and that I was looking for a rest stop. He said, "there's no rest stop within 100 miles of here" wrote me a ticket for 106 citing "radar" and "mvars" and left.