Jonathan Vilma Arrested - Confirmed

recon505 said

The thing is, you WILL NOT win an argument with a cop. If he says get out of the car, that is exactly what you have to do or you will be arrested. If the cop is wrong, you hire an attorney and file charges. At the time of the traffic stop you really have no options. I am not saying the cop is correct but refusing an order from an officer in the conduct of his duties is never the answer. I hope Vilma is not in the wrong, but it sure doesnt sound good. I hope it works out for Vilma, he seems like a good person.

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Very true, but your attitude and perception about such a thing sometimes comes with age and maturity. I still make a fuss for having to spend $5 for a soda at some event to the people selling it, even though they are only doing their jobs and have no control over the price. You learn to accept such things as you get older (I don't buy drinks/snacks at venues like theaters or superdome) but I can't fault Vilma for being incredulous at what the officer wanted him to do. Im not justifying it, just saying "I can see why he would cork an attitude with a cop". Ive done so in the past, gone to court twice, and won both times-- with a BIG smile on my face. Did I do it the hard way-- yes, but when you are young, the hard way sometimes is the only way and only experience will teach you different.