I have already refuted this point... Massey did NOT "repeatedly" refuse to provide his license and registration.... Gardner only asked, TWICE.. and, it took Massey all of 71 seconds to comply. I don't know about you... but, it would take me a few seconds to find my registration... and, at first, Massey was more intent in trying to discuss WHY he was being stopped. In no way, did he REFUSE To comply in providing documentation....
What makes you think he would take the ticket????
You really aren't getting my point on this, are you. After Gardner has WRITTEN the ticket.. Massey CANNOT just "refuse it". If only it were that simple. If Massey refuses to sign, or accept the ticket... then, he will be confronted by an entirely new arm of "the system"... he'll have bench warrants issued, and additional fines assessed. None of this has ANY negative impact on Gardner... it's ALL on Massey.
This little revenue-generating system our legislators have developed is QUITE effective at forcing "normal people" to comply. We don't need bad-ass officers with tasers to enforce speeding tickets.
Gardner, SURELY knew this... Massey would have found out, quickly... if he didn't already know.
I'm sorry... I've still heard NO COMPELLING REASON TO ARREST MASSEY.. from anyone. Because, there WAS.. NO REASON... except, Gardner was pissed (or tired, as another as proposed).. and, didn't like Massey. I'm sorry.. that is NOT sufficient reasoning.
“Gardner only asked, TWICE..”
Three times. It is hard to hear the third time, but it is there.
If Massey was ‘searching for it’, as you suggest, I don’t believe the officer would have found it necessary to repeat himself.
Logic therefore concludes he was making no attempt. As you said, He wanted the officer to ‘prove’ he did something wrong before he was willing to cooperate.
(”Massey was more intent in trying to discuss WHY he was being stopped.”)
71 Seconds. Yep. It’s so hard to find those darn driver’s licenses. Probably packed in the family luggage.
The Registration. Where might one keep such a document?
Have your wife ask you “Honey, why were you late from work?” and then stand there and don’t answer for 71 seconds.
“Gardner was pissed (or tired, as another as proposed).. and, didn’t like Massey. I’m sorry.. that is NOT sufficient reasoning.”
I would agree with you on that.