sukanku Posted November 2 Share Posted November 2 (edited) While browsing the Internet, residents in the Los Santos area may find this website. Home — Testimonials — Resources — Blog Fighting For You Being accused of a crime can tear your life apart. The judicial process can be unforgiving. Peace officers have an allegiance to the law, not you as an individual. An innocent interaction with the police may result in serious legal consequences. And prosecutors are ready to use everything at their disposal to find you guilty of a crime. That's why it's crucial that you don't go alone. You need a lawyer who will fight for your rights aggressively, both inside and outside the courtroom. A lawyer who knows the law, the system and its flaws, and isn't afraid to push back. And someone who's on your side, because you're not just a case file, you're a person with your own story. Next time you're in trouble with the law, insist that you want your lawyer — Erin Kowalski. My office offers free consultations and accepts new clients day and night. Call (555) 388-161 today, or email me at [email protected] for more. About Erin Kowalski Erin Kowalski is an attorney-at-law, accepting all clients in Los Santos and its surrounding communities. A graduate from ULSA, Erin represents clients in many practice areas, including criminal law, civil rights and corporate law. Our East Los Santos office Our new law office is located in East Los Santos, right across the street from the busiest police station in the Eastside. 17 Ware Street, Ganton East Los Santos, San Andreas © 2024 Erin Kowalski's Law Office. All Rights Reserved. This website is not to be construed as legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Last updated November 4, 2024 Edited November 15 by sukanku 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sukanku Posted November 2 Author Share Posted November 2 (edited) Home — Testimonials — Resources — Blog Blog November 2024 Erin Kowalski's Law Office Challenges Draconian Parking Enforcement Ordinance (November 8, 2024) UPDATE: Judge Sides With Erin Kowalski's Law Office And Plaintiffs, Suspends Unconstitutional Parking Enforcement Ordinance (November 9, 2024) UPDATE: Erin Kowalski's Law Office Wins Lawsuit Against City of Los Santos, Judge Confirms Parking Enforcement Unconstitutional (November 14, 2024) © 2024 Erin Kowalski's Law Office. All Rights Reserved. This website is not to be construed as legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Edited November 14 by sukanku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sukanku Posted November 8 Author Share Posted November 8 (edited) 10 minutes ago, sukanku said: Home — Testimonials — Resources — Blog Erin Kowalski's Law Office Challenges Draconian Parking Enforcement Ordinance Residents in the Los Santos area, has your vehicle wrongfully been towed or clamped by local law enforcement or the Los Santos Traffic Services? Or have you been subject to excessive impoundment fees, fines or penalties? On November 8, 2024, our office initiated legal action to challenge the constitutionality of several provisions in the Parking Enforcement Ordinance of 2023, signed into law by Mayor Victor Chase in March 2024. The Ordinance has given the City of Los Santos unconstitutional authority to enforce Draconian penalties on its residents. We represent several plaintiffs who have had their vehicle wrongfully clamped or towed away and imposed severe impoundment fees. In some cases, the Los Santos Traffic Services seized vehicles on private property without consent from the landowners, and in others, claiming the vehicles overstayed beyond the hourly limits by a few minutes in otherwise empty parking lots — sometimes even erroneously. The Los Santos Traffic Services is in a for-profit business of constant monitoring of potential parking offenders. With over 39 parking locations under the agency's surveillance, many of which on a pay-to-park scheme, and most of which rarely reach full capacity, it is questionable whether these measures can be justified by a legitimate public interest. We are asking the judge to order the City of Los Santos to repeal unclear provisions in the Parking Enforcement Ordinance of 2023, rule the penalties and enforcement of the ordinance disproportionate and unconstitutional, and to reimburse the plaintiffs. Our office is challenging the Ordinance on the following counts: A violation of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution by engaging in retaliatory penalties for the free expression of ideas; A violation of the Fourth Amendment by engaging in unreasonable seizures by clamping, towing and impounding vehicles over minor parking violations; A violation of the Fourth Amendment by engaging in warrantless seizures of vehicles on privately-owned property without the consent of landowners; A violation of the Eighth Amendment by enforcing excessive fines by setting up an exorbitant clamping and impoundment scheme and a for-profit interest; A violation of the Fourteenth Amendment by not including clear and concise procedures to contest wrongful penalties, clamping and impoundment; A violation of the Fourteenth Amendment by broadly exempting all city government employees from non-hazardous parking rules regardless of function; A violation of the Fourteenth Amendment for enforcing an ordinance containing numerous vague and ambiguous provisions. Prior to filing this suit, we reached out to the Director of Traffic Services Barry Martin, and Mayor Victor Chase, who both admitted parts of the Ordinance are unclear and could be defined better. While the mayor promised it would be rectified, the City of Los Santos continues to enforce the Ordinance as is, imposing their interpretation without legal merit. We are looking to put an end to abusive parking enforcement practices by the City of Los Santos. If you have been affected by the parking enforcement regulations of the City of Los Santos in any way, including wrongful seizure, excessive fines, or harsh penalties, feel free to reach out to our office. © 2024 Erin Kowalski's Law Office. All Rights Reserved. This website is not to be construed as legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Edited November 8 by sukanku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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