I've gotten a couple of tickets in the past, and because MY jurisdiction wrote the actual code that was allegedly violated on the ticket, I presumed that it was a statewide thing. But I got schooled real quick by a DS friend of mine, who said, no, that is not the case everywhere. I know this is getting a bit off topic, but I've got to go here. He even told me that they could write you a ticket for ANYTHING, and then later look up the code violation before court date. And he told me if there IS NO code violation, then they simply won't show up, and it'll be dismissed. Or won't answer when they're called or whatever.
I mean damn, you can't win for losing. You are at a disadvantage to START with. But they tell us don't bitch about it, or balk about it, just go along with the program until SOMEONE changes it.
Well, I have a THIRD option. And it's not violent. How about using their OWN rules against them?
Ya'll remember the movie "Walking Tall" where the Sheriff put the Judges chambers in the latrine? He said something like, "What you got to worry about, yo honor, is what's in this book I can use against you"
Well, there is a book called the Mississippi Code, and it's quite hefty, and they do NOT want you to read it, because you MIGHT be smart enough to use it against them. After all, it is THEIR rules. The thing they fear the most is that you know your rights, but they REALLY get upset if you know the LAW.
Once again, I know this is a bit off topic, but it's not really, since section 97 is a part of the MS code, and I'm encouraging people to read the code. Just for entertainment. I mean I do it just for gits and shiggles, and you might be amazed what you find in it. I recommend everyone do that in there spare time. The more educated we are, the more we can make THEM look like fools, and get our open carry law passed. And I'm not saying insult them, I'm just saying by facts make them look like fools, in a nice way. I've actually done that before and gotten a legislator to withdraw his bill, and it was about "process serving". Nothing to do with this forum.
There is SO much more behind it, if you just read the code. I don't see how we EVER let them get away with it. No internet, I guess.