QUESTION
Could I sue the police officers that arrested me when I was still a minor?
Asked on Aug 20th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Mississippi
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On August 19, 2012, I was pulled over by a police officer saying that she had been watching over me the last couple of weeks and she knew that I didn't have a license. I was a minor then but I was place under arrest and my rights were never read either. On the way to the jail, I told the officer that took me in that I’ll be turning 18 on August 20th, but he ignored me. I was pretty much already booked in when one of the booking officers asked me how old I was and then they realized I was still a minor and they let me go.
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No.
Answered on May 24th, 2013 at 2:17 AM
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No. You should be glad they let you go instead of charging and prosecuting you.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:01 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
Probably not.They could have taken you to a juvenile detention center instead. If you have no license you are not supposed to be driving at all.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:00 AM
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Minors can be arrested. You may be sent a notice to appear in juvenile court. Being a minor is not a defense to being an unlicensed driver. They may not give you more than a lecture at juvenile hall, but it does not seem like anything improper happened.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Dennis P. Mikko
You probably suffered no damages so there would be no point to sue.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 10:55 AM
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Generally not, and there may be juvenile charges being filed against you. You cannot drive without a license regardless of your age.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2012 at 5:54 PM
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Don't waste your time.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2012 at 5:54 PM
Sure you can. Just be prepared to cough up a couple hundred dollars per hour in legal fees that you'll need for the lawsuit.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2012 at 5:52 PM
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Doesn't sound like a case to me. Be careful because you have a 90 time limit to file a notice of claim. Get a lawyer right away to pursue this.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2012 at 5:51 PM
Your question does not concern criminal defense. You should consult with a civil attorney.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2012 at 5:49 PM
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In most states 17 year olds are adults for misdemeanor violations especially traffic offenses.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2012 at 5:46 PM