Q: In California ,if u parked car wrong way at your house & take Keys inside &tell brother 2park it, is "CAR ABANDONED"?
When my brother went outside2park da car, the cops were already looking at the car, my brother asked/told them he'd park the car right they REFUSED to! They didn't let him! He was holding the keys on his hand! During that time they'd been harassing my family u can say, they knew my sister drove that car they had already pulled her over like three times in a week! And knew it wasn't her driving, so they didn't know who really was driving it, u can say. Sounds fishy right??
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A: Under California law, a vehicle parked the wrong way on a residential street could be cited for a violation of the California Vehicle Code, but it generally would not be considered "abandoned" simply because it's parked incorrectly for a short period of time. If your brother was present with the keys and willing to correct the parking issue, it would be a matter of discretion for the police officers whether to allow him to do so or issue a citation. If you believe that the actions of the police were inappropriate or harassing, you may consider filing a complaint with the police department and consult with an attorney regarding any legal remedies that might be available.
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