J1,

We don't know the whole story about what happened ... even you. I would never condone the use of excessive force by the police but keep in mind that there are almost always hidden factors involved.

The place where you were 'playing' could have a reputation for being a gang hang out or a known drug dealing location & the police would have to be very careful at all times there.

The officer may have just finished a domestic violence call & was still pumped from a violent altercation or maybe just took down some punk kid with attitude.

Maybe he just pulled over a drunk driver in an SUV & the guy drew down on him.

I'm just sayin ...

Most of us have played like you were playing. Most of us have been pulled over multiple times (some more than others). I've only had 1 bad incident involving police & that one would have been MUCH worse if I hadn't been polite.

I agree that most of the charges will end up being dropped on a technicality. Best of luck on that point.

Tom