What to do if a suspect’s family is being kept from visiting them in the hospital?

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What to do if a suspect’s family is being kept from visiting them in the hospital?

A relative was allegedly involved with robbing a gun store and transporting the guns over state lines to sell. After fleeing from cops, he was in a crash which resorted in massive bodily injury. He was in a coma for a couple weeks and before coming out of it, the cops escorted my family from the hospital and told them they were not permitted there. His mother hasn’t been able to see him to know his condition and is not permitted to return to the hospital. He has a police officer in his room and is being treated as a criminal. Does his mother have any rights to be there? If so, what steps can be taken to get her with her son until he is healed and taken into custody?

Asked on February 12, 2013 under Personal Injury, Pennsylvania

Answers:

MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Unfortunately, he is in protective custody, which is why the officer is there. Your family may not be allowed to see him for many reasons, including interfering with police investigations. Your family should consider speaking with a private criminal defense attorney and figure out if he or she can file a motion to the court to allow visitation.


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