Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

jurisdictions

I have had a problem with a city police department, they are out to get me because I told them I was filing a civil case against them for false arrest. They informed me that they would do the investigation on a incident that occured outside their jurisdiction in another area of the county. They informed me that they received permission from the county sheriffs department to conduct the investigation outside their jurisdiction. I don't believe they really got this permission. Are they allowed to investigate a crime that did not occur in their jurisdiction, even if they did receive permission from the county?


Asked on 5/21/06, 6:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: jurisdictions

There is an old saying that if you fight the king, you had better kill him. I don't advocate killing anybody, but if you announce to the cops your intention to sue them, this is the equivalent of smacking a grizzly bear upside the head with a 2x4. In other words you had better be able to follow through. You won't be able to successfully pursue such a claim without a lawyer, so on your present course you will 1) lose and 2) also p*** off the police. This could have unfortunate consequences including possible further violations of your civil rights. So my advice would be to get a lawyer and win your case.

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Answered on 5/21/06, 6:47 pm


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