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In California, if youre charged with having a tampered registration tag, you can argue lack of knowledge, especially if you suspect someone else placed it without your consent. Police can act on observed violations even on private property. The concept of surrendering the all caps person is a legal myth and not applicable. Courts have jurisdiction over such cases, regardless of the absence of a direct victim. Consider consulting a lawyer to explore your defense options and gather any possible evidence to support your claim.Full Conversation
I was getting gas when sheriff car pulled in parking lot and stopped told me I had registration tag that wasn't mine. Handcuffed me read me my rights put me in car but then released me with a ticket. My ex boyfriend must have put put that sticker on my plate without my knowledge. What is my defense? Did the sheriff have probable cause since he didn't pull me over I was in gas station parking lot?
Hi Samantha!
Your defense can rely on the fact that you were unaware of the tampered registration tag. Document any evidence that supports your claim, such as communication with your ex-boyfriend.
Regarding probable cause, police can act on observed violations even if you're on private property.
What state are you in? This can help with more specific advice.
California I don't have any evidence to collaborate my statement
Samantha, in California, the lack of evidence can make your defense more challenging, but it doesn't make it impossible.
- You can argue that you had no knowledge of the tag being tampered.
- Highlight the sudden discovery of the sticker.
- You might want to consult with a lawyer to explore any possible defenses.
Would you like information on how to find a lawyer in California?
Can I go in with my birth certificate and surrender the all caps person with the birth certificate
Samantha, the idea of "surrendering the all caps person" is based on a legal myth. It does not have any basis in actual law and will not help your case. Here are some steps you might consider instead:
- Gather any possible evidence, including witness statements.
- Consult with a lawyer about your situation.
- Highlight your lack of knowledge about the tampered tag.
Would you like information on how to find a lawyer in California?
Being that the court is admiralty maritime and not a common law court does it have jurisdiction. In this case there is no victim.
Samantha, courts in the United States, including California, typically handle both common law and statutory cases. The concept of "admiralty maritime" jurisdiction applies to cases involving maritime activities, not your situation.
- The court has jurisdiction over your case.
- Lack of a direct victim does not negate jurisdiction.
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