Hi all!
Back on July, 1, 2019 my vehicle was involved in a single car accident. Someone apparently phoned the Pennsylvania State PD. When they arrived, they asked who was driving my vehicle I replied "It was not me." Then began an onslaught of questions! I invoked my fifth amendment right and stated that "I don't wish to answer any questions without an attorney present ." I repeated this several times, but they continued questioning me. I, several more times, expressed that I wasn't going to answer any questions. To make a long story short, they gave me a roadside PBT, which was zero as I hadn't had anything to drink, save a bottle of Poland Springs water. They told me if i didn't consent to the PBT that would result in a loss of license. They asked for my drivers license, which I provided and consented to a pat-down of my outer clothing. They then completely searched my vehicle, without my consent. I mean they took every napkin, piece of paper, and all content of my vehicle and searched it thoroughly. When the tow truck arrived, they left as did I. How surprised I therefor was to receive four tickets in the mail. They were all under PA 75. They are as follows:
1786 (F) lead- Required Financial Responsibility (No Insurance)
3309 (1) lead- Driving on Roadway Laned for Traffic
3361 lead Driving Vehicle at Safe Speed
(no statute listed) Required Registration
Now, there is no witness to put me behind the wheel; as I was not the driver. They never asked me to provide my insurance or registration I keep both in my wallet and have copies on my cell phone. I requested a reply to my letter of discovery. I waited about 5 weeks, then hand-delivered my discovery request (a local attorney gave me a template letter). The siting trooper called my cell phone from his private cell phone and left a voice mail. I did not respond, but rather left him a voice mail at the PA State Police barracks. As of today I still have received no reply to my letter of discovery. My court date is two days from now (I'm representing myself) but I'm unable to properly defend myself without answers to my letter of discovery.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Back on July, 1, 2019 my vehicle was involved in a single car accident. Someone apparently phoned the Pennsylvania State PD. When they arrived, they asked who was driving my vehicle I replied "It was not me." Then began an onslaught of questions! I invoked my fifth amendment right and stated that "I don't wish to answer any questions without an attorney present ." I repeated this several times, but they continued questioning me. I, several more times, expressed that I wasn't going to answer any questions. To make a long story short, they gave me a roadside PBT, which was zero as I hadn't had anything to drink, save a bottle of Poland Springs water. They told me if i didn't consent to the PBT that would result in a loss of license. They asked for my drivers license, which I provided and consented to a pat-down of my outer clothing. They then completely searched my vehicle, without my consent. I mean they took every napkin, piece of paper, and all content of my vehicle and searched it thoroughly. When the tow truck arrived, they left as did I. How surprised I therefor was to receive four tickets in the mail. They were all under PA 75. They are as follows:
1786 (F) lead- Required Financial Responsibility (No Insurance)
3309 (1) lead- Driving on Roadway Laned for Traffic
3361 lead Driving Vehicle at Safe Speed
(no statute listed) Required Registration
Now, there is no witness to put me behind the wheel; as I was not the driver. They never asked me to provide my insurance or registration I keep both in my wallet and have copies on my cell phone. I requested a reply to my letter of discovery. I waited about 5 weeks, then hand-delivered my discovery request (a local attorney gave me a template letter). The siting trooper called my cell phone from his private cell phone and left a voice mail. I did not respond, but rather left him a voice mail at the PA State Police barracks. As of today I still have received no reply to my letter of discovery. My court date is two days from now (I'm representing myself) but I'm unable to properly defend myself without answers to my letter of discovery.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.