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Discrepancies in formal charges filed by prossecuting attorney

Hello, I was pulled over for no registrastion and was arrested for no registration, no insurance, suspended license. After I was already arrested the officer informed me that he was taking inventory of my car and found a metal weed pipe and added it to my charges. I went to my arrainment and found that the criminal complaint on the paraphanelia charge said that the pipe was glass. I always thought criminal complaints had to be accurate and specific especially about the incriminating item in question. I asked for more time to review the complaints before I gave my plea and the judge extended my date. My question is: is this enough to have the charge dropped? and is it possible to obtain all the papers that the arresting officer wrote down for my case. I want to know if he lied about the probable cause issue because he told me that he was just doing inventory after I stated that I didn't consent to a search.


Asked on 12/13/07, 7:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jim Herbe Black & Lobello

Re: Discrepancies in formal charges filed by prossecuting attorney

Thank you for your inquiry.

As a matter of procedure, you are not allowed access to the evidence gathered against you unless you first enter a plea of not guilty on your charges. If you were arrested for the no license and registration charges the police would have the right to tow your car. If police tow your car to an impound lot they are allowed to conduct an inventory search of your vehicle.

In regards to your various charges you may have the ability to reduce or dismiss your non-paraphanelia charges if you have valid license, registration, etc. at present date.

My office handles all criminal matters. If you'd like to schedule a free consultation please do so as soon as possible.

Regards,

Jim Herbe

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Answered on 12/13/07, 7:56 pm


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