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What happens if officers gives two different stories?
Asked on Mar 03rd, 2013 on Criminal Law - California
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An officer on a cruiser video tells me he found a tin in my purse with 1 bag of meth and a roach in it. Then the officer states in the report of investigation 3 bags of meth and a roach was found in the tin. The passenger put it in my purse when I was out of vehicle talking to officer. So I have no idea how many bags was in this tin that supposedly was found in my purse. Will this help my case any way?
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Municipal Law Attorney serving Paw Paw, MI
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Mark A. Manning, P.C.
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Conflicting testimony can be used to impeach a witness, including a police officer. And conflicting testimony can be an indication of unreliability or fabrication to a Judge or a Jury.
Answered on Apr 11th, 2013 at 10:28 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
Yes your attorney will point out the inconsistencies to the jury as to why they should discount any police testimony? If you did not know about the meth then you should go to trial.
Answered on Apr 11th, 2013 at 10:28 AM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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It may, and then again it may not, depending on the totality of the situation. You need to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney represent you in this matter. There is also the possibility that the search may have been illegal.
Answered on Apr 11th, 2013 at 12:42 AM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Get a good attorney and prepare to implicate your passenger, the discrepancy in the video and the report is not likely to be determinative.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2013 at 3:55 PM
It does help, but you'll need a lawyer to sort through and present it in court under the best possible light.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2013 at 2:28 PM