Nicholas M. asked
I was in a bathroom at a local bar and saw a man picking up a bag of cocaine from a paper dispenser in the stall. I mistakenly assumed he was a regular patron and reached out to see what he had, but he was actually an off-duty narcotic officer. They assumed the cocaine was mine or placed there for me. I denied this and cooperated by giving my ID and number. Three days later, the officer called and asked to meet in a nearby parking lot, where he offered me the choice to either take a possession charge or become an informant. I haven't been arrested or charged yet. Can they still charge me with possession, and would such a charge stick in court for a small amount of cocaine, especially since I was never read my rights or placed under arrest at the scene?
May 8th, 2024
Joseph H. answered
Police officers do not always arrest people immediately and may gather more evidence before making a...
May 8th, 2024
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