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Forum member dave7378 has been arrested in the Turks and Caicos islands. **All members, please read this** Login/Join 
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Well shoot, guess wheels of justice turn slowly in the Caribbean as well, no doubt, hopefully you'll get a positive result soon and get get home!
 
Posts: 24547 | Location: Gunshine State | Registered: November 07, 2008Report This Post
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Hey guys. Yesterday didn't go as well as planned. The Deputy Director, in her infinite wisdom, decided not to drop the charges as it wasn't "in the public interest". I think I know what that means (hint $). Sorry but I kind of needed a day to decompress before posting as I was pretty fired up yesterday. Our next move is to expedite the trial and go in and plead guilty but ask for exceptional circumstances. There is plenty of case law where tourists are found to be carrying ammo, are arrested but plead exceptional circumstances, receive a fine and are sent on their way. Basically I am throwing myself at the mercy of the Judge asking her to recognize that I am legally allowed to own where I come from and that it was a mistake with no criminal intent. I was hoping for it not to come to this but it is what it is.


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Sorry to hear that Dave. Best wishes for an expedited trail and a merciful judge.



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Thanks for the update Dave. Still praying for a positive outcome. Keep your chin up and at least know we are pulling for you.





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Sorry to hear this, Dave. Hope it goes as you hope with the Court.



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Dave, has the discussions between attorneys been cordial or tense…if you can tell us?
 
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The Deputy Director, in her infinite wisdom, decided not to drop the charges as it wasn't "in the public interest". I think I know what that means (hint $).


Let us know if we can help out.

And sorry to hear that things didn't iron out yesterday.



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Well darn, hope your attorney can get this resolved and get you on your way.
 
Posts: 24547 | Location: Gunshine State | Registered: November 07, 2008Report This Post
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My attorney has been great. They call him the Johnny Cochrane of Turks and Caicos. He doesn't paint rosy pictures, just talks probabilities and so far he has been right. I trust him.


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Posts: 5952 | Location: Hampton Bays, NY | Registered: October 14, 2006Report This Post
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It's been said, and famously I might add...'If it doesn't fit, you must acquit'! Wink


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I was hoping for better news. Praying for mercy from the judge and an expeditious hearing.



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Well that just plain sucks. Sorry.

Sounds like extortion ala Mexico.



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Yep, sounds like a shakedown to me. The Caribs think all Americanos are wealthy and want a part of it for their little isle, unfortunately.
 
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It's been said, and famously I might add...'If it doesn't fit, you must acquit'! Wink
This is funny to you?

Do you know that the man is stuck in a foreign country without his passport, accused of a crime?
 
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Wow Dave. Sorry to hear the meeting did not go well. Hope the judge finds mercy and let’s you go home soon.




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Hope the tactic you and your lawyer have chosen works out as good as you could hope for, Dave


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Originally posted by dave7378:
The Deputy Director, in her infinite wisdom, decided not to drop the charges as it wasn't "in the public interest". I think I know what that means (hint $).


Let us know if we can help out.

And sorry to hear that things didn't iron out yesterday.


I'm very sorry to hear the news. Still hoping your lawyer can guess this settled for you in an easy and fast manner.

As oddball said, let us know if we can help out.




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Wishing you the best Dave. I’m not too far in the DR now and I hope you’re home soon!
 
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It's been said, and famously I might add...'If it doesn't fit, you must acquit'! Wink
This is funny to you?

Do you know that the man is stuck in a foreign country without his passport, accused of a crime?

No Sir, NOT funny at all. It was intended to lighten his mood and in response to his comment re: his attorney, "They call him the 'Johnny Cochrane' of Turks and Caicos."

I had hoped it was also in keeping with your advise in an earlier post when you indicated, "we could do him some good by just posting. Anything- funny stories or stories about when you got into a legal bind (with a focus on positive outcomes), words of support, anything at all."

I have been following this thread, and I'm obviously hoping for the best outcome here!


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Posts: 9585 | Location: New Hampshire | Registered: October 29, 2011Report This Post
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Geez, I’m very sorry to hear this. I hope the judge recognizes it was an honest mistake.


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