Lexington, KY asked in Criminal Law for Ohio

Q: I had run out of gas about 1/2 mile from my work. I was able to get the car in an abandoned drive but was barely out on

The road. I walked to work to get gas can and when I returned the police were there. They ran my license and came back suspended(I was unaware). They gave me about 60 seconds and said they were towing it. But I'm order to tow it they had to search it and paraphernalia and drugs were found which I was charged with. This is a community driven work vehicle that I had drove for one day because my car broke down. Do I have good chances at getting all this thrown out? I have a commercial drivers license.

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Roger  Bouchard
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Roger Bouchard
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • CINCINNATI, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: Not going to be thrown out. You need to an attorney to review for your case. Inventory search is valid when towing, which was legal due to your suspension. Knowledge of drugs and paraphernalia is not required to charge you. I recommend hiring an attorney for any possible motion to suppress issues, or your CDL is in danger.

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