I am looking for the legal plan that police officers carry to protect themselves against personal lawsuits?
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I'm a lawyer and I used to represent police depts. for this sort of thing.  I too am sorry for your loss.  It seems so silly when these chases go on and on when the police usually know who is driving and could just hold back and go to the person's house later and arrest him, once he's slowed down and cooled off.  \n\nThe answer above mine is correct though (mostly).  You can file your own suit, but it would most likely be joined with your husband's.  Get a lawyer who will take the case on a contingency basis and you won't lose money.  (There are plenty out there who will do so).  He has the tools to hunt down the case and advise you accordingly.
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Forget the casualty loss (which I think you qualify for anyway).  how about a lawsuit v the PD that sold your bike?\n\nThe laws are written so that most people can't claim casualty losses - they are for real catastrophes.
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I would have to agree with the other answers, but would like to make some points clear. Number one hire a lawyer and be completely honesty with him/her (this is very very important). Number two turn yourself in with your lawyer present (but only after talking candidly with your lawyer). If the police have to track you down it looks bad if it goes to court. If there are mitigating circumstances (IE self defense) turning yourself in shows good faith and that you intend to 'face the music'. The most important thing is be HONEST with your lawyer and trust your lawyers judgement. You may spend some time in jail if you can't make bail, if you do make bail be sure to appear for your court dates. Good Luck
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your local police dept should be able to tell you the best course of action
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Sorry, but I do not think you have a case, but check with an attorney.  Police still have to practice traffic safety laws.
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as pointed out different state different laws.. \n\nmy gut tells me that if you are taping your property.. you can do as you please.. your post doesnt say "what" you are taping these guests doing.. for whatever reason you are taping them for.. whether it be a babysitter sneaking around looking for money.. or a wild night.. i suggest that you and only you view that tape.. \n\nthere could be some legal repricussions if you distribute it... but then again.. your post doesnt really specify a purpose for taping to begin with.. so i wont go in to defamation of character and extortion laws at this time..\n\ntaping police officers?.. i think a better issue to address is why police officers feel the need to frequently visit your house.. i stand by my answer that you can tape anything you want on your property.. but trying to "catch" police officers in the act of doing something can have some bad repricussions.. if there is in fact something illegal (excessive use of force) being done at the hands of police.. i think you should discuss this matter with internal affairs before you start setting up cameras.. \n\n>>but i still dont understand why police officers are coming in your house.. i think you need to weigh in your own credibility as well... i think there is a lot more to this story that can be put on this forum..
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First off, you want to call the court clerk at the last viable moment to ask for a postponement.  This will make the officer who pulled you over have to change his schedule in order to make it to the next hearing.  When you go to that one, dress nicely and be courteous, especially to the clerks.  When you check in ask to speak to the prosecutor and ask if the officer has checked in.  The reason why you want to do this is if the officer is not present, they will have to dismiss the charges because it is your word against thiers....and if they aren't there....then they can not support their words.\n\nYour defense can be that you were not shown the radar gun, you were not supplied with proof that the radar gun was calibrated....etc.\n\nBut, you may be able to avoid all that "lying" and talk to the prosecutor.  In most cases, they are only concerned with getting the fine, but you have to be concerned abou the fine and the points which will cost you more in the end due to insurance premiums.  Inform them that you are pleading not guilty and request that the charges be dropped or moved to a non moving violation.  They do this everyday...so they won't be surprised and will handle vitrually the whole conversation.\n\nIn the end, you can't go to jail for driving a car unless it's stolen or your hit someone with it....so relax.  If you were going to jail they would have handcuffed you there and not ordered you to appear in court.
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Ask your local police department they should know.
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I don't quite understand the question.  Are you asking how to defend yourself against the lawsuit?  Your insurance company should be hiring a lawyer to represent you.
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You would need to find out the policies of the specific police department.
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I don't understand the people who say the cop will be mad at you.  Believe it or not he/she will not take your traffic issues personally and you will not be shot at for crying out loud.  (*By the way, if you are ever at gunpoint, that is not the time to use your cell phone to call your lawyer*)\n\nIf you are really interested in your safety, have numbers to your local city, county and state police offices in your vehicle or in your cell phone.  These are good to have anyway.  Also, many people don't know their own license plate numbers, have that written down as well, for the dispatcher. Verify the cop is real with the dispatcher.\n\nIt would also help if you got to know who the cops are.  Schedule a ride-along so you can see the cop's side of things or just stop by and meet some of them. That might help reduce your fear of them a little.  They're just people after all and they probably have kids just like you that they want to keep out of harm's way.\n\nAlso, best way to deal with cops is to be honest.  Most of them understand being pulled over makes people nervous.  If the officer is in plain clothes and you still don't feel comfortable, you can request a uniformed officer, within reason (manpower).  Most officers will probably even let you use their phone.  \n\nI hope this helped, keep up your good driving and don't believe everything you see on tv.
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go to a lawyer with the details.
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have someone call the police staion for you they will tell them
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ask a judge or police officer to explain it.
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Depends on what employer is is.  I am self employed and I will defend myself.
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This right is protected by the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution. \n\n"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."