Ex-wife's boyfriend is an officer. My license is suspended for past due Child Support. (I'm working it off, but still not enough paid) I received a ticket in the mail, issued by Him, but was NOT pulled over.
2007-02-19 15:01:13 · 6 answers · asked by chuckr002 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
He did see me because I was dropping my daughter off. Is it a breach of ethics on his part, since it is primarily designed and instigated by my ex to harass me?
2007-02-19 15:19:42 · update #1
Sure they can as long as they witnessed it or have probable cause.
I don't think it is unethical or an abuse of power. Just because he happens to be dating your ex doesn't mean he shouldn't enforce a law you break. If he lets you get away with it because of who you are then how can he arrest somebody else for it.
2007-02-19 15:04:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a prosecutor, I'm a little torn on this one. Since you admittedly committed the offense, you should probably suffer the consequences.
On the other hand, I also handle child-support cases in my county, so I know that it is particularly difficult to maintain employment without driving if you live in an area where public transit options aren't available. And if you can't maintain employment, then you can't pay child support. And if you are convicted of this offense, then your driver's license will likely be suspended for even a longer period, which obviously doesn't help you in your effort to make wages and pay child support.
Normally when I receive complaints regarding an officer's conduct, I tell the complainant to contact the officer's superior. I would not recommend that in this case.
If I were a defense attorney, I would recommend that you enter a not-guilty plea and set the matter on for trial. Prior to the trial, demand discovery (copies of any reports, statements, audio or video recordings pertaining to the case). If the prosecution has no evidence to establish that you were driving other than your ex-wife's boyfriend's claimed observation, then I would tell you that you may have a pretty good case. Of course you would have to establish the officer's (obvious) motive to fabricate at trial.
Since I am not a defense attorney, nor your attorney, I would not recommend that you do this. I would recommend that you plead guilty.
But, I'm kinda pulling for you anyway...
2007-02-19 15:42:46 · answer #2 · answered by snowdrift 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 08:46:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to be able to prove it. If he can't prove you were driving, if you could have had a friend driving your car, there is no way you can be convicted. I say you argue it. Don't forget to mention the officer's relationship with your ex-wife.
2007-02-19 15:10:05 · answer #4 · answered by Huggles-the-wise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he can prove that you were driving at the date/time on the ticket at the location specified, then yes.
However, seems unprofessional at the least, and an abuse of power at the most...
2007-02-19 15:05:48 · answer #5 · answered by Citicop 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If they don't pull you over, how can they determine that your license is suspended?
2007-02-20 00:16:06 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋