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I was riding home with my roommate and after we had pulled into our driveway killed the car we were walking to our front door when we a cop car pulled up behind our vehicle and turned his lights on. he got out of the vehicle pointed his gun and flash light at us and asked us to turn around put our hands on out heads and get on out knees. then asked us to lay face down. After that we were both hand cuffed and I was put in a cop car. While my roommate was questioned on the curb. They took us to Jail and charged him with a DUI and me with a public intoxication and resisting arrest. I did not resist and did exactly as the officer asked. Do I have a chance of getting these charges dropped?
Kyle,
I have no way of knowing if you have a chance of getting the charges dropped. There would be a multitude of reasons why the state should bring you to trial and probably a lot of reasons why the charges should be dropped and I know none of these reasons.
You should talk to an attorney on Monday and get his professional advice since he/she practices law in your town and knows the court system, etc.
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Answers by Expert:
Jack Toomey
Expertise
Please do not ask me about potential jail sentences that you, your friends, or family might receive in court. There is no way for me to know that. Only a judge could answer a question like that. I am also NOT a probation officer or parole officer so I cannot answer questions that relate to parole or probation. Also please keep in mind that every state has different laws. If you are planning to ask a question about a specific law or criminal charge that pertains to your state only it could be difficult to answer. I also cannot give you legal advice on what to do or what not to do in court. Retired police officer with 26 years experience. Worked in the patrol division as well as over 14 years in the detective bureau. Investigated a wide range of crime such as murder, rape, robbery, theft, fraud, missing persons, and other very sensitive crimes. I am available to answer your questions about criminal law and especially as it applies to police work. I taught at the police academy for several years and am especially knowledgeable about search and seizure. Any question about criminal law is welcome! Please don't ask me to do your homework or ask me questions that obviously come from your teachers or professors. I also do not do online interviews or surveys. Young people need to gain face to face interviewing skills. Local police officers usually are very agreeable to assist in these assignments.
Experience
I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience. I investigated almost every type of crime including murder, rape, theft, missing persons, fraud, and domestic abuse. I am very knowledgeable about search and seizure and taught at the police academy for several years on a variety of subjects. I can answer questions that a lot of attorneys cannot since they do not have "street experience".
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science degree in Criminolgy from the University of Maryland.
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