Speeding

Federal Judge Dismisses Justine Wadsack’s Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Speeding Ticket Amid Court No-Show Controversy

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TUCSON, Ariz. — A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by former state lawmaker Justine Wadsack that alleged Tucson police officers infringed upon her civil rights in connection with a speeding ticket. The lawsuit stemmed from a traffic incident last year in which Wadsack was recorded driving 71 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone. She claimed the citation was a retaliatory measure linked to her critiques of the Tucson city government. On the designated court date in late August, Wadsack failed to appear, claiming personal issues related to a family health … Read more

Speeding Driver Convicted of Killing Washington State Trooper in Tragic DUI Crash

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Everett, Wash. — A Snohomish County jury returned a guilty verdict on Tuesday against Raul Benitez-Santana for vehicular homicide and vehicular assault following a crash that resulted in the death of Washington State Patrol Trooper Christopher Gadd in March 2024. On March 2, Benitez-Santana was driving at a speed of 107 mph while impaired when he collided with Gadd’s parked patrol vehicle on the shoulder of southbound Interstate 5 near Marysville. The impact left Trooper Gadd, 27, dead at the scene. A sentencing hearing is set for July 2. The incident occurred just before 3 … Read more

Jury Awards $13.5 Million to Family of Man Killed in Collision with Speeding Fire Engine

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A D.C. Superior Court jury has awarded $13.5 million in damages to the family of a man who was killed in a crash involving a speeding fire engine in 2018. After two days of testimony, the jury ordered the District to pay compensation to the family of the victim, identified as 32-year-old Deangelo Green. Green, a father of six, lived in the Brookland neighborhood in Northeast Washington and worked as a maintenance man at the nonprofit organization So Others Might Eat. The incident occurred on March 9, 2018, when Green’s vehicle was … Read more

Learn from TikTok Lawyer’s Expert Advice: What to Say When Pulled Over for Speeding

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Los Angeles, CA – Lawyer and TikToker Mike Mandell has become a popular figure online for sharing his legal advice and insights. His latest video focuses on what individuals should say if pulled over by the police for speeding. Mandell emphasizes the importance of not admitting to any wrongdoing, as anything said during the interaction can be used against the driver. In the video, Mandell sets up a scenario where a driver is asked by an officer, “Do you know how fast you were going?” He advises drivers to respond with, “No officer. How fast … Read more