QUESTION
Can an officer charged with murder testify to different arrest she made?
Asked on Apr 26th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Pennsylvania
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A Police Officer who profiled, targeted, and lied under oath to get convictions. Who was reported to Superiors for her misconducts, who took no action? Eventually shot and killed someone as he was laying on the ground after she tazed him. She was arrested for his murder and is awaiting trial. Can she testify for an arrest she made prior for a paraphernalia charge after getting a warrant issued for finding a few cannabis seeds and stems in a trash bag outside of the home she targeted? The defendant is domiciled out of State, tried to make arrangements with the Courts to no avail, but now has a hearing in Harrisburg on 04/28/15. Can defendant request the Judge to dismiss the charge? What Statute should be used? Can it be dropped to instrument of crime if not?
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I cannot possibly answer this without knowing more. Generally, if a police officer has been proven to falsify documents or lie under oath, then his or her credibility can be raised as a defense in other cases in which his or her credibility was the basis of the charge or conviction. It sounds like your friend may want to continue his or her case until the officer's case is resolved.
Answered on Apr 29th, 2015 at 1:16 PM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900