Eclipse Government

Defendant Name: Ed Timpson
Defendant Phone: 527-9966
(( Defendant Discord: NeillWilliamson ))
(( Defendant Timezone: 23:34 ))
Type of Representation (Pick one): Public Defender

Charging Department: LSPD

Date & Time of Incident(s): 27/08/2024 23:10
Charge(s):

• Failure to Identify

Narrative:
I wish to dispute the charges against me

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I, Ed Timpson, hereby affirm that all information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and understand that knowingly providing false information could result in additional charges and/or fines. (( I affirm that all information submitted has been obtained via In-Character means. ))

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The State of San Andreas, by and through the undersigned attorney, filed this Motion for Discovery, and presents the following as evidence;

• Exhibit #1: Arrest Report - Ed Timpson, 27/AUG/2024

  

  

  Los Santos Police Department ARREST REPORT "TO PROTECT AND TO SERVE"

  
  

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  MUGSHOT

  • SUSPECT DETAILS
    • 
      Full Name: Ed Timpson
      Phone Number: 5279966
      Licenses Suspended: No
      Officers Involved:
      • Police Officer I Ace Butoslav
      • Police Detective II Zoey Deul
      • Police Officer II Skylar Dawson
      Charges:
      • GM10 - Failure to Comply / Identify
    INCIDENT NARRATIVE
    • Incident Date: 27/AUG/2024
      
      Explain what happened, sufficient detail must be given to justify the placed charges, videos could be provided.
      • I pulled over a red Jugular reported in the Traffic Stop. Upon asking the passengers to identify they refused to do so and asked for a supervisor. Detective Zoey Duel arrived on scene and explained to them the authority of an officer on a traffic stop. Ed Timpson exited his vehicle and said that he refuses to idenitfy and wants to be arrested, hence he was arrested for failure to idenitfy. The other passenger, Buster Grimes, complied with identification eventually.
    EVIDENCE DETAILS
    • Document the possessions confiscated from the arrested suspect.
      Possessions are to be documented individually, examples of documented illegal possessions are "Pistol .50" or "12 grams of Cocaine". Legal possessions that can be categorized may be grouped, eg. "Clothing" to describe all clothing items. Body camera footage/pictures may be attached as an evidence exhibit.
      
      Where possible, the serial number of each firearm seized as evidence should be noted.
      • Illegal Possessions:
        
        
        Legal Possessions:
        Exhibit A: Lug Wrench
        Exhibit B: Wrench x2
        Exhibit C: Screwdriver
        Exhibit D: Consaw
        Exhibit E: GPS
        Exhibit F: Radio
        Exhibit G: Glassy Mirrored Biker
        Exhibit H: Knife
        Exhibit I: Empty soda
        
        
        Photograph of Possessions (MANDATORY)

        

  

• Exhibit #2: Traffic Stop Report, 27/AUG/2024

  

  

  Los Santos Police Department TRAFFIC STOP REPORT "TO PROTECT AND TO SERVE"

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  • TRAFFIC STOP DETAILS
    • Location: Rockford Dr
      Narrative: Speeding
      Additional Units: 1
      Approx. Time and Date: 27/AUG/2024 22:01

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    VEHICLE DETAILS
    • Vehicle Driver: Hukaz Zidane
      Vehicle Owner: Hukaz Zidane
      License Plate: PDWO4OQX
      Vehicle Model: Jugular
      Vehicle Color: Red
      Vehicle Passengers (If Applicable): Ed Timpson, Buster Grimes

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    TRAFFIC STOP OUTCOME
    Please add a "X" all relevant areas. When issuing a citation, license suspension (length), or charge, amend "Specify" inside the parenthesis.
    
    
    • Action Taken:
      [] Verbal Warning
      [X] Citation (VC03 - Speeding 3rd Degree)
      [X] Demerit
      [] License Suspension (Specify)
      [] Charge (Specify)
    • Stop Verdict:
      Issued a ticket and a demerit, passengers refused to identify and asked for a supervisor.

  

Terence Williams
Acting Attorney General
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 234-9321 — [email protected]

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The Superior Court of San Andreas has received your filing and the case is now pending activation. Be advised that the court system runs on a first-come, first-served basis and will only activate cases out of order for special circumstances.

During this time, the defendant is encouraged to reach out to a licensed defense attorney in order to prepare a proper defense, otherwise, a court-appointed attorney will be assigned to the case upon its activation.

The defendant is further encouraged to speak with an authorized individual at Rockford Hills City Hall, Mission Row Police Station, or Paleto Bay Sheriff's Office for official clarification on the specific charges received and their respective date and times, as once the case has been activated, any omitted charges will be considered abandoned and unable to be disputed within this case.



Associate Justice
Supreme Court of San Andreas
(909) 553-8869 — [email protected]

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• Parties,
  
  This is to serve as a notice to the defendant that bench trials are currently scheduled on Mondays and Tuesdays. Please notify the court if these times do not work for you. The expectation of the court is that each defendant file a notice for availability in the next 7 days. Date, times, and formatting shown here.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Superior Court Judge
  Branch Administrator
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  505-9925 — [email protected]

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In accordance with the availability reported by both parties in response to the Notice of Scheduling, this trial shall take place at 08:40 PM on 14th of October, 2024 at Rockford Hills City Hall, Carcer Way, Metro Los Santos, SA.

Both parties are ordered to be present in the Judges Chambers no later than 15 minutes prior to the above listed date for pretrial arrangements. If complications occur that must result in a delay or cancellation of the trial, you are ordered to inform the court no later than 12 hours prior to the above listed date.


So ordered,


Superior Court Judge
Branch Administrator
San Andreas Judicial Branch
505-9925 — [email protected]

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The court would like to thank all parties for their time. The prosecution and defense both presented compelling arguments during the trial. The prosecution argued that detainment occurs of all occupants of a vehicle during a traffic stop. They also argued the standard for probable cause was met due to the detainment and speeding of the driver. The defense cited #24-CM-0055, the State of San Andreas v. Cyrus Raven, stating that probable cause is required to request the identification of individuals. The Court notes that the precedent cited is inapplicable to the present case, as it reviewed probable cause for Law Enforcement Traffic/DUI Checkpoints, which are of different nature than traffic stops.

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The Court agrees with the prosecution that individuals are detained when at a traffic stop as long as they are in the vehicle. Detainment, however, does not necessitate that an individual provide identification. The standard for probable cause still applies.

In practice, Law Enforcement Agencies may ask passengers in a vehicle to provide identification, but the passengers are not legally required to comply unless law enforcement has sufficient probable cause. If a passenger refuses to provide identification, the officer should inform them that probable cause exists for the request, similar to how charges are read out upon arrest or listed on a search warrant. If the individual continues to refuse, it is possible the charge GM10 - Failure to Comply / Identify would apply given the situation. Although officers do not need to disclose details or circumstances around probable cause at the time of the request, it must be documented in the arrest report or case file.

As a clarifying matter, these stipulations do not apply to the driver of a vehicle, which in most cases should provide identification to law enforcement when pulled over for a traffic stop.

It is with the above considerations that I issue the following verdict:

• On the count of GM10 - Failure to Comply / Identify, I find the defendant, Ed Timpson, not guilty.

The defendant is instructed to make their way to city hall in order to have the charge removed and receive a compensation of $5,000.


Superior Court Judge
Branch Administrator
San Andreas Judicial Branch
505-9925 — [email protected]