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co -defendants they say!

I was arrested not to long ago, I was a passenger of a car not my car the police are saying that Iam a codefendant ''partners of crime'' It spent seven day in jail with a 15,000 bond. I have no prior convictions,actually never been in trouble with law.I was releasedfrom jail ''dissmissed without prejudice'' I do under stand what that meaens.i feel that these police are not playin by the rules that they are suppose to and that in affidavt there have been some things swisted a bit.I was mailed forfeiture papers not to long ago and I was not mailed papers to appear in court so know I have a warrant for my arrest,and when in custody they will indict me, for what? I dont know what to do? they took things from my home and my name was not even on the search warrent(only codefendant- he rented a room where i live)I had no contraband in my pockets or any where in my possesion.).They want answers from me but I dont have them.So because of my codefendant,what he has done Iam getting charged with.They cant hold that against me? please give advise because I can not get no help from any one Iam at dead end and dont know what to do.


Asked on 3/25/03, 4:46 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: co -defendants they say!

You are clearly in need of competent representation by an experienced criminal attorney. If you don't know any your local bar association will make recommendations. You have substantial rights at stake - get professional advice promptly.

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Answered on 3/25/03, 10:14 am
Jason Lamm Jason D. Lamm Attorney at Law

Re: co -defendants they say!

You raise many different issues. It is very common for a case to initially be dismissed and then refiled. Many things can cause this such as ongoing investigation, lab work (in drug cases), etc. Do not take your warrant lightly. You should get an attorney to resolve the matter or you could face more charges for failing to appear. If you have more questions, contact me directly.

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Answered on 3/26/03, 7:44 am


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