Fenton, population 226, brings in over $1 million per year through its mayor’s court, an unusual justice system in which the mayor can serve as judge even though he’s responsible for town finances.

  • SheDiceToday@eslemmy.es
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    8 months ago

    While I’m not saying it’s a good idea to avoid fines, most cities aren’t going to go more than 30 minutes or so to pick up a warrant for fines only. Heck, I’ve seen warrants that have a little addendum, “in-state pick-up only,” when the crime was a highly charged felony.

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      8 months ago

      Even if they opt not to transport, you will get harassed at every traffic stop when warrants pull up. They will take a lot longer than normal, and you still run the risk of getting arrested, even it they don’t transport and instead release you later.

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        8 months ago

        How often you getting pulled over?! Been in the South for going on 20 and have been pulled over 4 times, and each time I was either fucking up or appeared to be.

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          8 months ago

          Where did I say anything about me getting pulled over at all? What are you talking about?