Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

is it legal for a police officer to pull me over and write me a driving suspended ticket just because he said he recognised me?


Asked on 8/01/10, 6:41 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
David Saiki Law Office of David M. Saiki

yes

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Answered on 8/06/10, 6:59 am
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Yes, if he recognized you from your past history of traffic violations.

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Answered on 8/06/10, 7:53 am
Michael Sprano The Sprano Law Firm, LLP

Yes, but only if he also had a reason to suspect you were currently suspended.

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Answered on 8/06/10, 10:55 am
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

I agree with Mr. Sprano. If the officer knew who you were and knew your license was suspended, why shouldn't he be allowed to pull you over?

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Answered on 8/09/10, 5:51 pm


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