Opinion ID: 1489684
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Heading: Illegal Handcuffs (September 9, 1997)

Text: On September 9, 1997, J.M.B.'s car was stopped for a motor vehicle violation. The officer observed a pair of handcuffs in plain view in the car. J.M.B. was arrested and his car searched. The police found chains, a rope with a hangman's knot, several pairs of thumb cuffs, Vaseline, wire cutters, duct tape, belts used for bondage, and other similar items. J.M.B. was charged with illegal possession of handcuffs, driving with a suspended license, driving an uninsured vehicle, improper window tinting, and improper vehicle emissions. He pleaded guilty to the possession of handcuffs charge, and was fined.