QUESTION
Is there any valid reason why I was pulled over by the police?
Asked on Nov 04th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Wisconsin
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I was just pulled over for driving 20 minutes passed my scheduled driving hours (Occupational License) after getting out of work late. I was ticketed a few minutes from my home. The officer never told me why he pulled me over, and to my knowledge police may not stop you just because they suspect you're driving without a valid license. When he came up to my car the first thing he asked was what kind of license do you have?
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All an officer needs to stop you is probable cause and that can be just about anything defective equipment, minor traffic violation, etc. An officer can also run the vehicle license if he wants.
Answered on Nov 11th, 2013 at 9:40 AM
If you are on probation, law enforcement officers do not need probable cause to pull you over and search or interrogate you.
Answered on Nov 11th, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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He could have run your plates and it came back as a restricted license.
Answered on Nov 05th, 2013 at 7:17 PM
Police can, in fact stop you if they have reason to believe you are driving without a valid privilege to do so.
Answered on Nov 05th, 2013 at 7:16 PM
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The police need reasonable suspicion (less than probable cause) to pull you over and and any violation of the motor vehicle code will suffice. The police do not have to tell you when they pull you over the reason why they did. If you believe they may not have had a valid reason, you need to get a copy of the police report and retain an experienced criminal defense attorney in your area to review it to see if any arguments can be made for unlawful stop to get the charges dismissed.
Answered on Nov 05th, 2013 at 7:16 PM