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Suing a Police Officer Instead of the Police Department
Planned maintenance scheduled April 23, 2019 at 23:30 UTC (7:30pm US/Eastern)
Announcing the arrival of Valued Associate #679: Cesar Manara
Unicorn Meta Zoo #1: Why another podcast?Can I booby-trap my property against police?How to win against a moving violation ticket that was issued different than what I had allegedly committed?Police not accepting “Signature Forgery” report only because in the past we have signed some other authentic papers with perpetratorIs it legal for police to travel with a film crew and publicize arrest footage without consent?When do the police get involved and when do they have power to resolve a (non-violent) situation?Can a civilian legally take any action against a police officer if they witness the officer violating traffic laws?What do you sue for in a breach of warranty case when no other repair is available?Are plain clothes police officers allowed to use force to make an arrest?Can a police officer lie?lying to lawyer illegal
My car was towed in Seattle for an alleged parking violation.
I paid $350 to get it back and then went to court and had the
violation dismissed. The police officer who wrote the ticket
and called for the tow did not show up for the court hearing,
there was no evidence of a violation, and I testified that I
was careful to park legally (and indeed I was conscious of the
"No Parking" sign referring to one spot about 50 feet away from
where I parked). So, I believe the officer made some mistake.
Now, I'd rather not sue the government to get my $350 back
(you could simply say that I prefer not to have tax-payers,
including myself, pay for it), so intend to serve and sue the
officer directly. I know where to find him and actually
will first give him a demand note to pay me the $350, but I
assume that note will get me nothing.
So, what's the most likely result of my approach? Is there
precedent for taking an officer to court for a small claims
case like this? Am I likely to have the case dismissed and
be forced to refile against SPD?
(Please don't let this distract from my question, but my philosophy
is that people hide behind groups/governments/companies too often,
and I'd like to push society to take more personal responsibility
for their own actions. I have no problem with the police, my
problem is that one guy made a very careless mistake. I feel like
he won't see the consequences for his actions if I make my case
against the entire SPD. Whether it's to reduce taxes or to push
my philosophy, I know I'm struggling here just for a Pyrrhic
victory...so I'm 99% sure I will simply abandon this and sue SPD in
the end.)
police small-claims-court government-officers
asked 6 mins ago
bobuhitobobuhito
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add a comment |
My car was towed in Seattle for an alleged parking violation.
I paid $350 to get it back and then went to court and had the
violation dismissed. The police officer who wrote the ticket
and called for the tow did not show up for the court hearing,
there was no evidence of a violation, and I testified that I
was careful to park legally (and indeed I was conscious of the
"No Parking" sign referring to one spot about 50 feet away from
where I parked). So, I believe the officer made some mistake.
Now, I'd rather not sue the government to get my $350 back
(you could simply say that I prefer not to have tax-payers,
including myself, pay for it), so intend to serve and sue the
officer directly. I know where to find him and actually
will first give him a demand note to pay me the $350, but I
assume that note will get me nothing.
So, what's the most likely result of my approach? Is there
precedent for taking an officer to court for a small claims
case like this? Am I likely to have the case dismissed and
be forced to refile against SPD?
(Please don't let this distract from my question, but my philosophy
is that people hide behind groups/governments/companies too often,
and I'd like to push society to take more personal responsibility
for their own actions. I have no problem with the police, my
problem is that one guy made a very careless mistake. I feel like
he won't see the consequences for his actions if I make my case
against the entire SPD. Whether it's to reduce taxes or to push
my philosophy, I know I'm struggling here just for a Pyrrhic
victory...so I'm 99% sure I will simply abandon this and sue SPD in
the end.)
police small-claims-court government-officers
asked 6 mins ago
bobuhitobobuhito
1156
You can't sue an officer for doing his job. He is just going to say you parked illegally.
– Putvi
4 mins ago
add a comment |
My car was towed in Seattle for an alleged parking violation.
I paid $350 to get it back and then went to court and had the
violation dismissed. The police officer who wrote the ticket
and called for the tow did not show up for the court hearing,
there was no evidence of a violation, and I testified that I
was careful to park legally (and indeed I was conscious of the
"No Parking" sign referring to one spot about 50 feet away from
where I parked). So, I believe the officer made some mistake.
Now, I'd rather not sue the government to get my $350 back
(you could simply say that I prefer not to have tax-payers,
including myself, pay for it), so intend to serve and sue the
officer directly. I know where to find him and actually
will first give him a demand note to pay me the $350, but I
assume that note will get me nothing.
So, what's the most likely result of my approach? Is there
precedent for taking an officer to court for a small claims
case like this? Am I likely to have the case dismissed and
be forced to refile against SPD?
(Please don't let this distract from my question, but my philosophy
is that people hide behind groups/governments/companies too often,
and I'd like to push society to take more personal responsibility
for their own actions. I have no problem with the police, my
problem is that one guy made a very careless mistake. I feel like
he won't see the consequences for his actions if I make my case
against the entire SPD. Whether it's to reduce taxes or to push
my philosophy, I know I'm struggling here just for a Pyrrhic
victory...so I'm 99% sure I will simply abandon this and sue SPD in
the end.)
police small-claims-court government-officers
asked 6 mins ago
bobuhitobobuhito
1156
My car was towed in Seattle for an alleged parking violation.
I paid $350 to get it back and then went to court and had the
violation dismissed. The police officer who wrote the ticket
and called for the tow did not show up for the court hearing,
there was no evidence of a violation, and I testified that I
was careful to park legally (and indeed I was conscious of the
"No Parking" sign referring to one spot about 50 feet away from
where I parked). So, I believe the officer made some mistake.
Now, I'd rather not sue the government to get my $350 back
(you could simply say that I prefer not to have tax-payers,
including myself, pay for it), so intend to serve and sue the
officer directly. I know where to find him and actually
will first give him a demand note to pay me the $350, but I
assume that note will get me nothing.
So, what's the most likely result of my approach? Is there
precedent for taking an officer to court for a small claims
case like this? Am I likely to have the case dismissed and
be forced to refile against SPD?
(Please don't let this distract from my question, but my philosophy
is that people hide behind groups/governments/companies too often,
and I'd like to push society to take more personal responsibility
for their own actions. I have no problem with the police, my
problem is that one guy made a very careless mistake. I feel like
he won't see the consequences for his actions if I make my case
against the entire SPD. Whether it's to reduce taxes or to push
my philosophy, I know I'm struggling here just for a Pyrrhic
victory...so I'm 99% sure I will simply abandon this and sue SPD in
the end.)
police small-claims-court government-officers
police small-claims-court government-officers
asked 6 mins ago
bobuhitobobuhito
1156
asked 6 mins ago
bobuhitobobuhito
1156
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bobuhitobobuhito
1156
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bobuhitobobuhito
1156
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You can't sue an officer for doing his job. He is just going to say you parked illegally.
– Putvi
4 mins ago
add a comment |
You can't sue an officer for doing his job. He is just going to say you parked illegally.
– Putvi
4 mins ago
You can't sue an officer for doing his job. He is just going to say you parked illegally.
– Putvi
4 mins ago
You can't sue an officer for doing his job. He is just going to say you parked illegally.
– Putvi
4 mins ago
add a comment |
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