I got a ticket recently from an officer in a town about 15 miles south of me. Im assuming hes not CHP (california highway patrol) since Ididnt not see any of the marking of CHP officer. Can a cop from another city ticket me?
2007-01-04 07:39:16 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The ticket says "XYZ POLICE DEPT" at the top. If this was indeed CHP, would he give city tickets as I received, or tickets saying "CALIFORNIA CHP" on it?
2007-01-04 07:51:17 · update #1
Normally cops are state certified so yes they can. You probably deserved it anyway, so take responsibility pay the fine and move on with your life.
2007-01-04 11:02:21 · answer #1 · answered by HD Rider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really have no idea but I would call the jurisdiction where you got the ticket and ask them. Is the court appearance where you got the ticket?
You have nothing to lose but be careful how you do it. They do stick together. Call the judge's office where your case will be tried. The people that work in those offices are usually pretty helpful.
I got stopped once by an off duty cop in plain clothes and in his personal car. He wanted to flirt. I was offended that he used his position to stop me. After I pulled over, he did not identify himself as a police officer or show his badge. I'll let you guess what I told him. Then he says, "Hey, I'm a cop!" Don't play that card now. I didn't get arrested or have any further problems altho he threatened to call the local cops. I suggested that if he didn't, I was. Does this story help?
2007-01-04 08:10:46 · answer #2 · answered by towanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a cop in Newton, and the city next to us only had 2 officers, they asked us to patrol in their city also, and we could give tickets in that city, normally the answer is no, but they are certified police for the state, they just work, normally, in a particular city. An office can make federal crime arrests anywhere in the state, but normally has to stay within his/her jurisdiction. You could fight that in court, and maybe win, but chances are that you won't, depending on agreements with that dept. with the city you got the ticket in. Good luck
2007-01-04 07:49:10 · answer #3 · answered by Skuya!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Police Officers are normally given their authority by the state and can normally exercise those powers anywhere within that state. The thing is they are hired by townships (cities or counties) and are paid to police that jurisdiction. Do they have the authority to cite you out of their township? Yes. Could it be against their internal policies? Maybe. Will it get you out of a ticket? No.
2007-01-04 07:44:15 · answer #4 · answered by Judge Dredd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the State of California has authorized this.
Ordinarily a police officer can not arrest or ticket anyone unless they have committed the violation in his city or within his jurisdiction.
2007-01-04 07:44:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because laws change everyday I would say Yes! He sworn to abide by the law enforce it where ever he goes. If he thought you was breaking the law and was out of jurisdiction regardless the law is going to back him up. You must understand any crime being committed in the presence of a Police Officer must be handled right there and then.
To make certain contact the Police Department where you was stopped and ask them. Alot of Police departments share jurisdictions just because he was not California Highway does not mean he was out of jurisdiction If you was in a county then any county officer can stop you if he sees you making a violation.
2007-01-04 08:01:30 · answer #6 · answered by mrshllnthny 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lots of different things go into determining this. The short easy answer is no, but when a few other things are factored in, yes, it is possible. If you have a ticket, it is a summons to court. You have to at least show up and be ready to defend yourself. If he really can't, then it could get thrown out, but you can't do anything about it before then.
2007-01-04 07:40:47 · answer #7 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he was a local city cop, no, but if he was a state trooper, then yes, because the entire state of CA is their jurisdiction. I would challenge the ticket on the basis that the cop was outside of his jurisdiction to be ticketing you.
2007-01-04 07:48:19 · answer #8 · answered by shlangemann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A police officer only enjoys the priviledge and duties of his/her occupation while in their jurisdiction. The ticket itself should indicate what authority issued the ticket. In any case don't ignore the ticket, contest it if the officer was outside of his jurisdiction.
2007-01-04 07:44:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
California Peace Officers (COPS) can issue citations anywhere within California. If they see a crime (traffic violation, petty offense, etc.) they can act on that offense even if they are not in the city or jurisdication they are sworn to protect.
Sorry to bare the bad news.
2007-01-04 12:01:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that depends on the state. In Colorado, the police are allowed to issue traffic tickets anywhere if it's warranted. If you want to be sure, ask a lawyer.
2007-01-04 07:42:20 · answer #11 · answered by STFU Dude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋