Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Kentucky

You can knock, but you can't come in!

About a month ago three undercover narcotics detectives came to my home around 11:00pm and presented a search warrant to me. They stole $400.00 of mine and planted a bag of dope in my bedroom. They said I would not be charged if I worked with them in busting dope dealers they wanted.

I had a friend of mine, who works for the state police, go to the courthouse and see what was written on the sealed affidavit the police had submitted before a judge to obtain the search warrant. As I already knew, they lied on the affidavit and even went as far as to say that they had audio and video on me making a drug transaction. Well I haven�t contacted them and they have not come to arrest me like they threatened to do if I choose not to work for them. It�s been about a month now and I still do not know whom to contact about this. I live in a small town and there is corruption all throughout the court system including judges.

The police didn�t arrest me because they would be busting themselves out. The affidavit would come out during the court proceedings and their lies would be seen and dealt with.

Who do I contact?


Asked on 2/09/05, 2:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: You can knock, but you can't come in!

Why do you want to contact anyone? You're not in trouble at the moment, but reporting these officers might change that in a hurry. Besides, if the local authorities are as corrupt as you say, chances are that making a report won't do much good.

I applaud your urge to work on improving a bad system, and if you weren't in such a delicate position I might be more encouraging. As it is, though, if you make a report you may dramatically increase the chances of being arrested, prosecuted, and perhaps even convicted and sent to prison.

At least you should weigh this risk before you decide what to do.

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Answered on 2/09/05, 2:29 am


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