That is the bais of my defence- that they literally broke into my car and searched without me even being there. He then told me to OPEN my hood WHICH AAS ALREADY POPPED (UNLATCHED) by the cop before I got there. They showed intent to search the engine compartment without me even being there already!

 

Can we step in your house? Could you open the trunk please?
NO NO NO

Don't invite them in, do not consent to anything. Even if you are 100% legal. Long story short: Once I called the police to make a complaint (Fort Ord), they asked to come in the house, I said no, stay out there, they tried to drag me out by the head, I was arrested, my home was entered, end result: I was injured, I was on local TV in Calif (Fort Ord area) a MP went to prison, the Civilian Cop was a wanted man, the FBI got into it, etc. I never consented and that is what saved me legally. In fact, I managed to pull away and called 911 as they were coming in, and said on tape I was being assaulted by the police.

And this is California.

 

Amen to that. The current state of California makes me start to think the Governor is really from Germany, not Austria....I will never, ever live there unless the dictatorial reign is corrected. The sad part is that for example in San Francisco, the people actually embraced the gun ban...all the more reason to stay the hell away from that place, the people are turning on themselves and they don't even know it. Did they not take ANY time to look at what happened to DC after the gun ban was enacted back in the 70's?

Sorry for the OT, this stuff just really pisses me off. I sincerely hope you don't let the trampling of your rights go unanswered.

 

if you were eating in the same plaza you have a right to park there. Your a paying customer might want to get a receipt from the pizza place.

 

I wouldn't stop to take a dump in California. Sorry. I know the weather is nice and there are a few beautiful women, but I could never live there. A lot of my prized possessions aren't legal there.

 

I lived there (more or less) for three years, I did not really like it. San Jose and Weird Stuff Warehouse - and Frys - were the only things I was liking at all.

 

+1, people talk about how wonderful it is. But I just don't see it.

And you forgot to mention the earthquakes and wildfires.

 

State Smog Referee Cert per 27156(G) VC'
Were they "traffic cops",everyday cops,more than likely would not know that code.(except for "CHP")

 

Can all you "I Hate California" people tell all your friends to stop coming here, the traffic is killing me.

As far as illegal search, it does not apply to equipment violations, it applies to drugs, incriminating documents and whatever. If cops suspect your vehicle does not comply with vehicle code, you can be inspected, it's all under the guise of public safety. If they were inspecting your vehicle without your permission and with no obvious equipment violations and found drugs, that would be worth arguing.

Meanwhile, the reason it's so bad here, at least concerning our cars and the cops, it's not the Governor, it's not even the cops, it's the little old ladies in AARP who complain to their state representatives every time some looser takes his muffler off and goes driving the neighborhood.

Then there are the street racers (and this is just local bay area headlines)
The cops can't bust your for things like street racing unless they catch you, so they bust on cars that look like they race for things they can nail them for. Just like getting Al Capone on Tax Evasion.

Part of this crackdown was brought on by the rise in popularity of the import scene, but this kind of enforcement has been going of for as long as I can remember.

I feel bad for the OP, he is most likely in for an expensive lesson, but he knew the job was dangerous when he took it Fred.

Chris

 

Whether the cops were in the wrong is irrelevant as you will soon find out when you price an attorney to fight it. Paying an attorney $4000 to make a $2000 headache go away is why there are so many attorneys in this world.

 

God that sucks. I personally hate the beurocratic bs laws in California and I dread the thought of ever moving back. Public safety has nothing to do with it, it's all about the allmighty dollar. Such is the reason I will continue to vote republican in Florida.

Good luck gettin everyhing straightened out legally. It sure doesn't sound RIGHT to me, but who knows with the state government there.

Personally, I would have a Vortech powered Z if I lived in Cali...

 

I was just curious as to how the patriot act plays into all this. Because from what i remember the cops are allowed to search any of your property without your consent and later provide you with a warrent after the search is done.

 

the KEY word is wait....go with Stillen or Vortech then

 

This is just the thought....you can go to court and explain this is your track car...not sure if the judge will let you go with the turbo taking off

 

#1, He was driving it on the Street.

#2, There should not be laws like this.

 

Sorry to hear about this. Like the others, I suggest you definitely get a lawyer. By your description of the incident it seems you definitely have issues to complain about. Now as far as the manager goes, did you check with the manager and confirm the police officer's account?

 

Call an attorney. You will get FREE advice first as a consultation...
www.Lawyers.com

Questions and Answers...

and then they should give you an idea what it will take to find a remedy.

you can calculate whether it will be worth it to Go this way or that.


Good-Luck.

 

Have you guys at VRT had any issues with these laws? I know that your stock JWT TT cars aren't carb certified (yet).

 

Don't forget_We have cops, that order unarmed men to stand up.Then shoot them as they get up.