Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado
when must police legally identify people arrested
A drug task force in Colorado arrested four people, but would only release two names. Are they legally required to do so, unless they are underage?
Asked on 6/22/09, 12:07 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Fenaughty
FENAUGHTY & ASSOCIATES, PC
Re: when must police legally identify people arrested
There is a difference between arrest and charge. When charges are brought in open court, the 6th amendment attaches and the public has a right to know who the governmnt is acting against. Mere arrest does not trigger a right to know.
Answered on 6/22/09, 1:03 pm
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