The cop asked for my license and registration after telling me he stopped me for speeding and that I was driving 41 mph in a 35 mph zone. I knew he was bullshitting and never even hit me with a speed gun because I have a radar. He also asked if he could search my vehicle and asked me a million... View More 
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
Based on your description, there are several potential issues with the traffic stop and search:
1. Pretext for the stop: If you were not actually speeding (as your radar indicated), the officer may have used the alleged speeding violation as a pretext to stop you and investigate for drugs.... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2023
This is a good time to learn about Idaho and the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution. A police officer has been endowed with a limited amount of discretion. He is not required to ticket someone for the "reasonable suspicion" reason that he pulled him over for, but he should if he wants... View More
I got to duis in wyoming in 2005 and then moved to va and had a valid drivers licence then va issued me a licence then let me have it for a prosment 5 mins then suspended it
answered on Oct 13, 2021
Most states respect other states' laws, as long as judgments were rendered with die process. VA issued you a valid DL for 5 minutes. That's actually a much shorter time than I would have guessed, with high speed computers and other means of transmission. Once VA discovered your DL status... View More
Said reason for traffic stop was bad tail light. Searched my vehicle and arrested me for possession. Police officer lied. My break/tail lights weren't out. They work just as they should. Can I get my possession case dismissed on ground for unlawful traffic stop?
answered on Jan 3, 2021
Your questions raise more questions. What time of the day? Night? was the stop? Were you driving in a "bad neighborhood?" Was a drug dog used? From the time your car got turned off after the stop, how long did it take the drug dog to get there?
If NO dog was used, try to... View More
He said I was going 61 in a 40 in the hills, I passed him on a blind corner as I was slowing down coming around the corner.As I pull over, I grab my wallet from the center cup holder for my license. As he approaches my car he screams put your hands in the steering wheel and was very aggressive. He... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2020
You can answer that question yourself by referring to the code sections for speeding as well as reckless driving. Speeding is self-evident. However, "reckless driving" is defined as: "carelessly and heedlessly or without due caution and circumspection, and at a speed or in a... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2020
An Idaho attorney would know this best, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a general matter, you could check the signage. As a GENERAL matter, bus lanes sometimes have times during which the restrictions to regular vehicles apply. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 20, 2020
Idaho doesn't have such a statute. An "assault" is the reasonable fear of a "battery." A "battery" is an "unlawful touching." If you touch another person against their will, you may be charged with "battery." If you use an automobile to... View More
What will happen When i goto clerk of magistrate
answered on Feb 12, 2020
Pleading guilty to not having insurance WILL suspend your DL. But all you need to do to get permission to drive is prove that you now have insurance. The plates is an infraction and is under $100 fine. Good luck!
answered on May 19, 2019
It looks like part of your question was inadvertently left off, resulting in it not being picked up. You could repost and include a brief description of the situation.
Tim Akpinar
Schoolbus-to-RV/Van conversion. ID and IA laws say, "...shall be painted a color other than national school bus glossy yellow...". Does that mean every TRACE of yellow covered, or would it be legal to paint the bulk of the bus, say, blue (e.g., below the windows)? Ref:... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2018
As I read the statute you refer to I think it depends on HOW different your paint job looks from the original yellow. Every cop has discretion to or not to make a big deal, not to write a ticket, or to write one and even if you're technically correct, you'll still be sorry if you get a... View More
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