What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? DC
Hi,
I was arrested for speeding. I was respectful and complied with their orders. A police officer drove my car and parked it in front of a meter while the other officer took my prints and photograph at the station (many miles away). When released, I was without transport and it was 2 am, so I had to walk miles home. My questions are:
1. Is it legal that they arrested me for speeding? (I have no outstanding tickets or warrants for my arrest. I have had many tickets in the past and gone to traffic school for speeding. They gave me a certificate but did not hold any meetings; I learned nothing. This night I was 30 mph over the limit. Otherwise clean record - never arrested before)
2. Is it legal that they drove my car? (Isn't this just wrong? Insurance/private property reasons?)
3. Am I going to jail? I have a court date in a month from today and am very afraid.
Thanks for any advice.
Hi,
I was arrested for speeding. I was respectful and complied with their orders. A police officer drove my car and parked it in front of a meter while the other officer took my prints and photograph at the station (many miles away). When released, I was without transport and it was 2 am, so I had to walk miles home. My questions are:
1. Is it legal that they arrested me for speeding? (I have no outstanding tickets or warrants for my arrest. I have had many tickets in the past and gone to traffic school for speeding. They gave me a certificate but did not hold any meetings; I learned nothing. This night I was 30 mph over the limit. Otherwise clean record - never arrested before)
2. Is it legal that they drove my car? (Isn't this just wrong? Insurance/private property reasons?)
3. Am I going to jail? I have a court date in a month from today and am very afraid.
Thanks for any advice.
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