Summary
In Pennsylvania, police officers require reasonable suspicion to initiate a traffic stop. If an officer follows you without any initial cause and then stops you for a traffic violation, such as failing to signal, this action can be contested. Being on state parole does not waive your Fourth Amendment rights, although parole conditions may allow certain interactions with law enforcement. If approached for a DUI without cause, this may also be contested. To challenge such stops, consider consulting an attorney, gathering evidence, and filing a motion to suppress evidence or dismiss charges. Steps to file a motion include consulting an attorney, drafting and filing the motion, serving it to the opposing party, and attending the court hearing.Full Conversation
Can a cop pass me, headed in opposite direction, and decide to turn around to follow me into a gas station for no reason and approach me for failing to signal left
Hi Kelly!
Generally, police officers can follow you and initiate a traffic stop if they have reasonable suspicion that you have committed a traffic violation, such as failing to signal.
May I ask where this incident occurred (state or city)? This will help me provide more specific information.
Gap pa
Kelly, it seems like you meant Gap, PA (Pennsylvania).
Generally, in Pennsylvania:
- Police can follow and stop you if they have reasonable suspicion of a traffic violation.
- Failing to signal is considered a traffic violation.
Would you like more information on potential legal defenses for this situation?
He turned around to follow me prior to me failing to signal.
Kelly, in Pennsylvania, police need reasonable suspicion to initiate a traffic stop. If the officer followed you without any initial cause before you failed to signal, this could be contested.
Would you like information on how to challenge the traffic stop or any related legal defenses?
Yes please more info
Case Rating: *.
Here are some potential legal defenses for your situation:
- Lack of Reasonable Suspicion: Argue that the officer had no reasonable suspicion to follow you initially.
- Unlawful Stop: Contest the legality of the stop if the officer's initial reason for following was not valid.
- Evidence Suppression: Seek to suppress any evidence obtained as a result of an unlawful stop.
Would you like information on how to proceed with these defenses in court?
Yes
Kelly, to proceed with these defenses in court, you might consider the following steps:
- Consult an Attorney: A local attorney can provide guidance tailored to your specific case.
- Gather Evidence: Collect any evidence, such as dashcam footage or witness statements.
- File a Motion: Your attorney can help file a motion to suppress evidence or dismiss the charges based on an unlawful stop.
Would you like contact information for local attorneys or more detailed steps on filing a motion?
If im on state parole and a cop follows me without reason for suspicion and approaches me after i exit gas station to assess me for dui....is that legal
Kelly, in Pennsylvania, being on state parole doesn't waive your Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures. However, parole conditions may allow for certain interactions with law enforcement.
- Police still need reasonable suspicion to follow and stop you.
- If approached for DUI without cause, this may be contested.
Would you like information on how parole conditions might affect your rights in this situation?
Moee detailed steps to file a motion
Sure, Kelly! Here are the steps to file a motion in Pennsylvania:
*. Consult an Attorney: Seek legal advice to ensure your motion is properly drafted and filed.
*. Draft the Motion: Include details of your case, the legal basis for the motion, and the relief you seek.
*. File the Motion: Submit the motion to the court clerk where your case is being heard.
*. Serve the Motion: Provide a copy to the opposing party or their attorney.
*. Attend the Hearing: Be prepared to present your arguments in court.
Would you like more information on any of these steps?
TRY ME!
Start a new chat