Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

Re: DrugCharge

No, it is not their decision to charge you or not charge you, it is the prosecutors and only they can make that kind of an enforceable promise to you. I am currently fighting for a client where the police made that kind of a promise and he was charged in federal court. Good luck, and if you want to cooperate with the law, my advice is hire an attorney to work out any arraingement with the prosecution so it won't come back later and haunt you.

Re: DrugCharge

No. and yes. The cops saying they won't charge IS usually the case. The cops not charging you IS NOT usually the case. A promise from a cop is not enforceable. They are encouraged to lie, and can be punished if they fail to lie. Only a deal with the DA isenforceable.

Re: DrugCharge

cops lie and never put it in the report - get it in writing if you are going to do anything - you can have an attorney help you - beware how this cooperation may come back on you