I am so mad I could spit!!!

[judy]

I got arrested last night!!! Of course, I am innocent, but I am so upset by the whole thing today that I think it will take me a couple of days to calm down!

I was driving home from a really nice (but expensive) day with my Homegoods purchases and my new Radiesse (dermal filler injections). I got pulled over by a trooper. My headlight was out, which warrants a ticket to be forgiven once the light is fixed. As I was looking for my registration, he noticed a white pill bottle in my bag. I keep advil and a few Librium in there. I had no idea that you have to carry controlled medication in their original bottle. After 63 years of never having been accused of any crime whatsoever, I was told that I was being arrested!!!

Thank goodness he was a nice guy! I almost fainted when he told me that he was "taking me in." He calmed me down and explained that he had to and not to worry. It's only to be booked and no...I do not have to spend time in jail! He got a tow truck to bring my car to the station so that I wouldn't have to pay impound charges. The tow cost me $151.00 though!!! And I am innocent!!! I have a prescription which I have to bring to court on 1/26. I can't wait to see how much they fine me for carrying these pills in the wrong bottle!!! They sell pill boxes for goodness sake! Nobody knows about this law. Even the troopers told me that at the station.

Before I got into the police car, he had handcuffs to put on me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!After he saw my reaction, he put them away. He kept on asking me if I'm going to give him trouble. He said that since I had been so cooperative, he wouldn't handcuff me, and, if anybody asked, I should tell them that he had patted me down. Then he kept asking me if I feel okay, if I had taken any of them before driving. I got fingerprinted, photographed, and had to pass a sobriety test, part of which has to do with walking a straight line and standing on one foot. I have zero balance, but I was clearly not high, although he was concerned that my pupils were contracted. Then he said that the lights were bright in the station which probably caused that. Then, my eyes were reddish. I have dry eyes, had been driving with the heater on for 2 hours, and I was tired! He let it all go. Truthfully, he was very nice to mde, and went out of his way to assure me not to worry. I really did like him and I do appreciate the fact that he did his job so throroughly. There are lots of drugs up here, and drunk drivers, and one of them could hurt one of my grandchildren!

On the other hand, I am horrified that I was arrested. I think when I saw the handcuffs that really did it too me! I am very angry too because, coming from NYC, there is no way any cop would spend 2 minutes on this nonsense. You would have thought it was the crime of the century. I ws the only "criminal" in the station, and everybody got involved.

I also do have to laugh though because I have done one or two wrong things in my life. I am a child of the 60's after all. I never worried for one second back then! Now, at the age of 63, with a few prescription pills in my bag, I finally get caught! I am laughing about it, but the adrenalin is still running through my body.

I can never let my daughter know! I asked them to please not let this get into the police blotter in the paper. He said he wouldn't, but who knows. I will be so embarrassed!

[lynne b]

Oh My Goodness Judy, I'm so sorry this happened to you, (but must admit I am sitting here chuckling about it.) I can just imagine how horrifed you were, especially when he pulled out the handcuffs, that would have sent me over the edge.
I do know that it is against the law to carry a controlled substance in anything except the originale container, and i have been guilty of doing the same thing, guess i better go check out my purse just to be on the safe side.

Again i am sorry that you had to go through all of that, and hope you don't have to pay to hefty of a fine, surley they will let you off with a warning, they let real drug users get by with murder and don't do anything to them.

[gja1000]

Oh My Holy God!!! Excuse me, but that is just ridiculous. And you are right, it is a case of not having enough to do! I grew up in a small town and so I completely understand what happened to you and also know that if you were in the city it would NEVER happen.

I would be so pissed I would spit nails. I'll tell you what, I know you are supposed to carry controlled meds in the original containers, but both Gary and I carry them in unmarked containers, and it never occurred to me that anyone would actually arrest you for that. I've thought that if I ever committed some other crime :p, and they found the pills, that I would get popped for that too, but NEVER thought about anyone arresting me for that offense alone. Gary ALWAYS carries both pain pills (narcotic) and muscle relaxers in his wooden pill case in his pocket because he never knows when he might need them. LOL! He's gone through the airport security dozens of times with that wooden pill box in his pocket!!! OMG! I don't know what would happen if they tried to arrest him!!! He might go bonkers!

Judy, I would be horrified, mortified, pissed off and innumerable other things too. And I know what you mean about the police blotter in the new paper! Everyone looks at it in my little town to see who's mad at who or who's kid did what. I hope with all my heart that he can keep it out of the newspaper!!!

I'm so sorry it happened to you, that is just a crock of sh!t !!!!!

[Blueyes]

Well you aren't the only one that carries narcs in a little white pill bottle:eek: Good grief...I just went through airport security with excedrin, muscle relaxers, and pain pills in a bottle together, and the drugs aren't even prescribed for me. I keep them in case Mike needs it and forgets his!! Arresting you was totally uncalled for!!

[gja1000]

See Judy, we all do it. LOL! Betsi, you might go to jail for the rest of your life for all those drugs! But never fear because Gary and I will be right there with you! LOL!

I know it wasn't funny AT ALL Judy, but the point is that everyone does it (well LOTS of us do), and to be arrested for it is just plain STUPID!

[Shada]

Wow Judy!!! How horrible!! I am guilty too. Easier to keep a few pills all together in one bottle. Had no idea it was against the law!!!

Good luck to you. Hope the charges are dropped when you take the proof you need/have to the court.

I bet you were mad!! I got arrested years ago myself. Stupid, I was at a local establishment. The manager didn't like me. Oh well. I didn't like her either! Wasn't there to see her. Anyway, she told me to leave. I refused as I was in a public establisment. Doing nothing wrong. To make a long story short, she called the police. I sat there and waited... because I was doing nothing wrong. Well guess what? I was arrested and taken out in handcuffs! The charges were dropped when I told my story to the judge, but name was in paper and was such an embarrassment. Everyone saw it as I live in a small town. :(

A few years later she lost her job due to embezzling money. Love Karma!!

[DianaB]

OMGoodness!!! This happened to you for real!!!! I kept reading and waiting for the punch line........I thought that it was a joke.....that surely no one really went through all of this!!! I would be soooo furious!!!! I hope you go in and tell the judge or whoever that this is so ridiculious!!!!! I carry some meds in my purse too that are in a little Ziplock bag......so I guess that I can plan on being arrested for that next time I get stopped!!......Stupid laws!!!!!

[Janet]

I carry 'drugs' too....so what jailhouse do you ladies want to rock??? LOL

I know you can laugh at it now Judy, but I bet it kind of scared you too didn't it. Stupid stupid laws!!! I'm glad you didn't make a break for it, but if you ever need to....I'll keep you hid from them lawmen!!

[judy]

Now I am worried that the judge will be an a++hole, and make a big fuss about this! I know I can only be fined, but my fears have me sitting in jail already! I also really do not want to be questioned and speechified to about the dangers of narcotics, driving and drugs, etc., etc.

Do you remember when I told the judge in Traffic Court in NYC that he was a moron? I am so different up here. I do whatever I am told, and speak only when spoken to, and with a pleasant smile on my face! In rural America, it seems that you are guilty until proven innocent, and then they fine you anyway.

[gja1000]

LOL! I had forgotten that you called the judge a moron! LOL! LOL! You are right though, DON'T do that in rural America!

Don't fret, it will be OK.

[Janet]

Judy....remember to say "Yes Sir" or "Yes Ma'm".

[paula1961]

OMG:eek: I'm guilty too!! Judy I am so sorry this happened to you! I certainly understand you being pissed as h*!! It will all work out though! I hope it gets left out of the papers.

[JJJ]

I carry my pills around too in a different container or just loose in my purse pocket but I'm innocent until proven guilty:p

After knowing you were ok I couldn't help but laugh :D Can you get a copy of your mug shot? :p

[judy]

It's filed away, along with my fingerprints and...are you ready for this? a picture of the drugs.com description of librium AND a photocopied picture of one of my librium!

I really did not break the law according to this definition of the charge that I was not carrying it the original bottle:

3345¹
Possession of Controlled Substances by Ultimate Users Original Container

Except for the purpose of current use by the person or animal for whom such substance was prescribed or dispensed, it shall be unlawful for an ultimate user of controlled substances to possess such substance outside of the original container in which it was dispensed. Violation of this provision shall be an offense punishable by a fine of not more than fifty dollars.


I am taking a copy of this to court, but probably won't show it if the fine is fair.

[DianaB]

I still can't believe this is happening to you!!! I'd definitely take this paper to court with you!! And I definitely wouldn't say anything to the judge that was negative!!!!!

[judy]

Yes, your honor, yes your honor, yes your honor.

Just practicing.

I go tonight and I will be glad to get this over with. I got another label from the drug store too.

[paula1961]

Judy, you are so funny! I hope everything goes your way! Let us know.:)

[JJJ]

Did everything go smoothly?

[judy]

Court was closed! Small town life! I drove over, about 1/2 hour trip, parked in an empty parking lot, and on the door were two notices. The judge for yesterday was sorry, but court was closed due to a family emergency. Our next appointments are Feb. 9th. The judge from yesterday had also posted a note that, due to possible weather problems, court was closed.

It seems that judge 1 is there every other Wednesday from 5 PM on, and judge 2, every other Tuesday from 9 AM on. This is not a high crime area!

I have to call the courthouse because Jessie's birthday is February 9th and I certainly can't tell her about this! Maybe I can see the Tuesday judge.

But...I found a Walmart about 10 minutes away!!!

Every cloud has a silver lining!

[paula1961]

Sorry to hear that court was closed Judy! I just hate the waiting for it to be over though. Hopefully it will be resolved soon. I think everything will be just fine. I'm really happy that your spirits were lifted by finding that Walmart too!:p

[DianaB]

Yes, your honor, yes your honor, yes your honor.

Just practicing............

You're so funny, Judy!!! You are definitely dealing with "small town" now!!! I hope you can find a judge that's working later!!!

[Janet]

You are such a hoot Judy!!!! LOLOL. Never a dull moment huh?

[Gina]

Judy! Judy! Judy! miminciky Gary Grant lol

Now on a serious note that is absurb!! I have never heard of being arrested for carrying medication. Wow! I feel for you, sorry you had to go through that. I am glad that your behaving you know us Bklyn girls we get an attitude quickly lol..
Now they postponed the court date but remember like the others have said be sweet and demure on that day. lol

[judy]

I am mailing in a letter asking for a postponement, since I have an "important medical appointment. (It's Jessie's birthday)

They'll probably think I went to the doctor for more drugs!!!

[JJJ]

I am mailing in a letter asking for a postponement, since I have an "important medical appointment. (It's Jessie's birthday)

They'll probably think I went to the doctor for more drugs!!!

:sidesplit: You're so funny but I bet that is what crosses their minds.

[paula1961]

Too funny!!:D

[Janet]

Walk in with a surgical mask and say you're contagious.....

[DianaB]

Walk in with a surgical mask and say you're contagious.....

:sidesplit:

[Janet]

Just a little hospital humor to lighten the mood...lol

[judy]

Someday I'll tell you about how I avoided getting a job when I was collecting unemployment.

Spoiler: I buttoned my blouse wrong, and walked into one interview with a bag filled with sponges, which I let spill onto the couch I was sitting on. I didn't get that job! Go figure!

[JJJ]

Haha you ladies have so much humor :D

[lynne b]

Hey Judy have you gone to court yet?

[paula1961]

I was wandering about that too Lynne!!

[DianaB]

I'd like to know that too, Judy!!!

[judy]

I postponed it because my court date was on Jessie's birthday. My new date is March 9, which is my birthday! But, I am going, with all of my proof and so on.

The judge called me at home. I was out and she left the nicest message. I don't think they have had a real crime over there in years!

I am going to play it by ear. I have a copy of the law against carrying medication in a non prescription bottle, which I may show her depending on how it goes. It states that you can't do this unless they are used by a person or pet (?????) I think it is purposly vague. If it's just a fine, and leaves me without a criminal record, I will smile and pay it and go on my merry way!

[DianaB]

I'm sure that things will go well. It's a lot different being in court in a small town compared to a large city. I will advise you to NOT call the judge a "moron" or any other name. Small towns will use just about anything to add to their cash flow!!!

[JJJ]

Court date is almost around the corner. Wishing you luck!!

[paula1961]

I'm sure everything will be fine Judy. Good luck sweetie!:)

[highlans]

My son went to New York a couple of weeks ago for fashion week I would not let him take any of his vitamins just in case :)

[judy]

I'm sure that things will go well. It's a lot different being in court in a small town compared to a large city. I will advise you to NOT call the judge a "moron" or any other name. Small towns will use just about anything to add to their cash flow!!!


I promise!!!:angel:

[judy]

My son went to New York a couple of weeks ago for fashion week I would not let him take any of his vitamins just in case :)

How are you? Good to see you on here!

[judy]

Phew!!! Done with this at last!

The charge was dismissed, the headlight ticket was dismissed, and the judge, who was a funny, very nice woman, the ADA, and the court officer all laughed at the other charge (carrying meds in a non-prescription bottle). She was very honest and said they gave that one to me because they need money, so she gave me a $20 fine because if she didn't fine me at all, they would get on her! The fine can go up to $50. I have no record, which is really what I cared about.

The judge is originally a cop from Bed Stuy (a VERY rough Brooklyn neighborhood), so we compared war stories from my teaching and her policing experiences. She also peppered her stories saying the f word more times than in the movie Goodfella!

All in all, I have to say that it was a fun time, I met some nice people, and I left, with it all behind me, and with birthday wishes from everyone in the court!

Just goes to show you...anything can be fun!

[JJJ]

Oh Judy I'm so glad to hear everything went well.

Happy Birthday!!!!

[paula1961]

Glad it's finally over Judy! I'm happy to hear that you had a "fun time" in court too lol!

[lynne b]

LOL, you couldn't have gotten a better birthday present!!!! So glad this is behind you now.

[DianaB]

Sounds like everything went pretty well!!! I'm glad that you weren't fined much and got off on the other things!!!

[Janet]

Judy...you are so fun....you are one of few who can make lemonade out of lemons. So glad you had such a great time in court and that they all wished you a happy birthday. Can't get much better than that.

[judy]

Winning!

:yelrotflmao::yelrotflmao::yelrotflmao::lol2::

[paula1961]

Winning!

:yelrotflmao::yelrotflmao::yelrotflmao::lol2::

Too funny Judy!! Are you a warlock too?:D