May 23, 2016
Getting pulled over by the police, whether it's on the highway or in a populated area, is universally something to be avoided at all costs, preferably by not breaking the law.
If it does happen, barring an obvious and airtight violation of your rights, your best bet is just to cooperate with authorities. Otherwise, your fabrications could be subject to the inescapable influence of Murphy's Law.
Take the recent case of a 25-year-old Brooklyn man who was pulled over by New Jersey State Police last Friday on Interstate 80.
Authorities say Jonte D. Hill was driving his Toyota Corolla 88 mph in a 65 mph zone when he was stopped in Allamuchy Township in Warren County.
Jonte Hill, 25, of Brooklyn.
When State Police had a dispatcher look up the name Hill provided, they learned that the owner of this name not only also had a suspended license, but had an active traffic warrant.
Hill was arrested for the outstanding warrant based on the information he gave state troopers. Upon realizing this, he told them his real name. What would have been a few traffic tickets and an impoundment fee became, instead, criminal charges including hindering and providing false information to a law enforcement officer. He also was served summonses for speeding, driving while suspended and failure to possess a driver's license.
As any Iron Maiden fan should well know: hallowed be thy name.
