WHAT CAN THE JUDGE DO TO ME IF FOUND GUILTY OF ASSAULT TO AN OFFICER AND RESISTING ARREST EVEN IF IT WAS NOT TRUE
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WHAT CAN THE JUDGE DO TO ME IF FOUND GUILTY OF ASSAULT TO AN OFFICER AND RESISTING ARREST EVEN IF IT WAS NOT TRUE
VIDEOTAPED OFFICERS AND THEY GRABBED ME AND TOOK MY PHONES, THEN ARRESTED ME FOR ASSAULT TO AN OFFICER AND RESISTING.
Asked on June 20, 2009 under Criminal Law, Kansas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Without seeing the tape or having more details it's hard to say for sure. However, if the facts are as you state, it would appear that you may have a strong defense to the charges here. Additionally, if the police are found to have behaved wrongfully and in violation of either state or federal law, you may be able to sue the department in question.
You should consult with an attorney in your area as to all of this.
Here's a link to the Kansas Criminal Code if you want to look up the penalties for the alleged offenses: http://www.kslegislature.org/legsrv-statutes/articlesList.do
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