Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Mexico
Protocol
In a breaking and entering case why would the officer hand over the case to a detictive.
Asked on 5/09/08, 8:28 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall
Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC
Re: Protocol
Detectives are routinely assigned felony investigations which are often times beyond the expertise of beat cops. The purpose is to gather sufficient evidence for a Grand Jury Indictment and a follow-up conviction.
Answered on 5/09/08, 8:40 pm
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