Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana

Re: possession of paraphanelia

I would first urge you to retain counsel in this matter and discuss the facts of the case and issues with that person. Any information given here would at best very general based on the limited information and facts give within your e-mail inquiry. However, police often try to induce the assistance of people by similar type representations as you have indicted. Whether you were "forced" or not depends on the circumstances. Offering to withhold prosecution would not necessarily be regarded as forced as say a threat to do bodily harm. Once you have discussed all the facts and the nature of your offense with an attorney you will be better able to make decisions as to would be in your best interest. Remember, the court decides a sentence of those found guilty, not the the arresting officers who do not have legal education, a license to practice law and certainly no prosecutorial discretion to prosecute or not. Their methods are designed to appear more authoritative than what it is with idea that will intimidate one.