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he was my x brother in law he told me to step out of the vehicle patted me down then stuck his hands in my pockets then searched my vehicle i had a cigarette pack and he snatched it from me and found drugs inside the pack he had no reason to do any of this other than to harass me because we never... Read more »

Well, if your ex-brother-in-law didn't have a legal reason to pull you over, then your rights may well have been violated. Even if he had reason for the stop, if you didn't consent to the search of your vehicle and he had no probable cause independent of consent, again, you may have a... Read more »
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It sounds like you are in British Columbia, Canada. You might get a response here, but this forum is based mainly on U.S. law. You may also consider reaching out to attorneys who could offer guidance in terms of B.C./Canada law. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
My question is basically is there a chance for an early release because he has done roughly 11 years. I think he has paid his dues but yeah.

A lawyer needs to review the case. This sort of question is highly fact and judge dependent. I've had judicial release motions granted for convicted rapists and denied for non-violent crimes. So much depends on the judge, what the individual has done with themselves in prison, and whether the... Read more »
He died as a result.
is it already a foregone conclusion that I will be sued, and that my Insurance policy will pay-out, and the family’s lawyer will be able to go-after whatever assets I own, even if the Sheriff’s dept. has concluded that I am not guilty of any wrong-doing?

much more info is needed. Are there wits to the ped being at fault? did police say ped was at fault?
your auto insurance will defend you.
I advise you, if you have a small policy and have assets, that you may need your own attorney. Maybe even put assets in a trust???
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HE. FIRST said my tags were out then he said he couldn't read them. Then wrote the ticket AND TOOK me to jail.is that legal?

If the stop is found to be valid - unable to read the license plate because it’s dirty, covered, sticker in wrong spot, etc… would most likely be determined as valid, then yes the no license issue is also enforceable.
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