Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota
Months ago, my brother was pulled over for a traffic violation and gave my name instead of his because he doesn't have a license and didn't want his car to be searched. The officers wrote a ticket to me instead of him because they didn't verify his identity. I've lost hundreds of dollars from days of missed work due to the negligence of these officers. Is there a way for me to receive compensation from the city for this loss of income?
2 Answers from Attorneys
No, but you could probably sue your brother.
People falsely using the name of another with the intent of avoiding culpability occurs with regularity in law. Your issue would appear to be with your sibling. Tricia Dwyer Esq at 612-296-9666, Tricia Dwyer Esq & Assoc PLLC, Twin Cities - St. Cloud Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney, Minnesota Crime Victim - Crime Witness Attorney, http://dwyerlawfirm.net