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Originally Posted by Shibby
I was told that the Federal Law requires interpreter at time when i get pulled over, cause i got pulled over north of Corning, NY, by the New York State Police, that officer was a major huge asshole, and i requested a interpreter and he refused, and cited me anyways. He also even refused to give me a paper and pen, and i had to get my own paper and pen out of the glove box. The cop smirked kinda laugh at me when i asked for a damn interpreter. It took me long time to make him believe i was deaf, i still think he still doesnt believe i was.. I have witness, my gf....
can somebody point out where i can find information about the law that requires interpreter? i called the District Justice and they had no idea about that law..
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Educate thyself:
1. The Civils Right Act of 1964 VI.
2. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794
3. Department of Justice (DOJ) Regulation, 28 C.F.R. Part 42
4. State of Maryland v. Barker, Crim. No's. 17,995 and 19,518 (Md. Cir. Ct. Dec. 8, 1977);
5. State of Oregon v. Mason, Crim. No. C 80-03-30821 (Or. Cir. CT May 27, 1980).
6. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. 滑12131-12134
7. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act 28 C.F.R. Part 35, 56 Fed. Reg. 35694
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