Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

Stopped for Speeding, officer was standing on someone else property

Last week, I got pulled over in a residential area 15mph over speed limit. Officer was parked in someone's driveway in a unmarked car (camero). Can i pursue route of officer as trespassing on someone else's property.


Asked on 9/11/03, 6:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Stopped for Speeding, officer was standing on someone else property

No, you cannot. For all you know, the owner of the property had given the officer permission to be there and only this owner would have the necessary legal standing to bring such charges.

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Answered on 9/11/03, 6:59 pm


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