Is it probable cause to pull me over by saying I crossed the yellow line when there was no yellow line to cross?
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Is it probable cause to pull me over by saying I crossed the yellow line when there was no yellow line to cross?
My husband was pulled over for crossing the yellow line. Once he was pulled over the officer said he also pulled him over for his tent. how is this possible when there was no yellow line on the road to cross and the officer was 2 cars back and couldnt see the tent? Is that probable cause to pull him over?
Asked on August 8, 2012 under Criminal Law, Virginia
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
What you have is a situation between your and your husband's version of what transpired and the police officer's who pulled over your husband. Assuming there was a yellow line on the road, then according to the police officer's report there may have been probable cause to pull over your husband. If your husband was cited/arrested over what you have written, I suggest that he consult with a criminal defense attorney about the situation.
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