Seeking advice–road rage incident….

[KLizotte]

@Terpfan 12493 wrote:

I was not surprised at the outcome with the judge, but I was glad the charges were filed given the assailant’s rap sheet I pulled from the Maryland court case search included issuance of a tpo, 2nd degree assault, failing to show up for court, paternity testing, and on and on. God forbid anything worse happens with this crazy guy, at least it will now be recorded for however long DC keeps it on their records (I think 10 years) and so if the guy pulls more stunts on other folks or in Maryland, it should show up and hopefully the next judge down the line will take his propensity for violence into consideration.

What’s a tpo?

Wow, you were lucky to get away with only a few minor bruises. It’s horrible to think this guy is out there roaming the streets getting away with all of this stuff. Even scarier is the reason for it: worse people are clogging up the justice system.

[JeffB]

tpo = Temporary Protection Order

It signifies that our Escalade driving friend has a violent temper.

[MCL1981]

Who would ever have thunk it….

[WillStewart]

I agree the officer is trying to dissuade you from filing an assault charge, and is betting that you’ll just melt into the background.

I would strongly suggest that you contact an attorney that is experienced in cycle matters (like Bruce, etc) and have them hear your case. You have absolutely nothing to lose if they decline, but can change the system for the better if you go forward.

[Terpfan]

@JeffB 12749 wrote:

tpo = Temporary Protection Order

It signifies that our Escalade driving friend has a violent temper.

Correct, TPO is a court-issued temporary protective order. There are also final protective orders too.

And I think you’re right MCL on how he worded it.

The whole thing has convinced me to help WABA more lobbying DC government for changes. I got the distinct impression that only things coming down from the very top seem to warrant much of any attention from the cops.

[Mariner]

Glad to hear you’re ok. That is a nasty intersection with I Street traffic always pushing the 15th St light. Traffic there on 15th is light but Eye is crushing.

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