bustedgsxr
Junior Member
State- California
I received a reckless (23103) driving ticket on 9/11/10. My car was also searched and impounded for 30 days. I was also arrested and booked into Sacramento county jail. It was charged as a misdemeanor.
Is it legal for the officers to search behind panels and such? I've never had any drug related or theft type charges to warrant this. I understand they need to inventory my car. My only bad behavior is a lead foot. It was upsetting to see there carelessness with my car.
Is a lawyer necessary? Or can I talk the DA into reducing it to an infraction myself?
The CHP does have video evidence via airplane so the da may not even consider a reduction. No alcohol drugs or accidents were involved.
I received a reckless (23103) driving ticket on 9/11/10. My car was also searched and impounded for 30 days. I was also arrested and booked into Sacramento county jail. It was charged as a misdemeanor.
Is it legal for the officers to search behind panels and such? I've never had any drug related or theft type charges to warrant this. I understand they need to inventory my car. My only bad behavior is a lead foot. It was upsetting to see there carelessness with my car.
Is a lawyer necessary? Or can I talk the DA into reducing it to an infraction myself?
The CHP does have video evidence via airplane so the da may not even consider a reduction. No alcohol drugs or accidents were involved.
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