to make a long story short -
cops knocked on door, boyfriend answered, cops pushed way inside.
-univited-no search warrant-
cops wake me up with flash light and yanked covers off me
we were put in handcuffs before we knew what the cops wanted or why they were there.
Coersed me under duress to sign a consent to search. (that's when they took the handcuffs off)
boyfriend- jail - possession of CS
We obtained lawyer, filed a motion to supress based on witness statement (me) grounds- no warrant - under duress - coerced
we couldn't afford to keep paying the lawyer after $4,000 (he orininally charged 3500 then increased it to 8500)
Boyfriend took plea (30 days jail - 5 years probation)
I do not agree with this. The cops did wrong, they violated the Consitution. We just couldn't afford the lawyer anymore.
Is there anything that can be done?
Can I file a complaint against the cops?
Can my boyfriends convicted be taken off?
Can it be overturned?
I'm not saying my boyfriend is innocent, but the cops who are supposed to uphold the law, broke it themselves and something needs to be done about their behavior. I'm sure that my boyfriend and I could have won our case, had it gone to trial.
cops knocked on door, boyfriend answered, cops pushed way inside.
-univited-no search warrant-
cops wake me up with flash light and yanked covers off me
we were put in handcuffs before we knew what the cops wanted or why they were there.
Coersed me under duress to sign a consent to search. (that's when they took the handcuffs off)
boyfriend- jail - possession of CS
We obtained lawyer, filed a motion to supress based on witness statement (me) grounds- no warrant - under duress - coerced
we couldn't afford to keep paying the lawyer after $4,000 (he orininally charged 3500 then increased it to 8500)
Boyfriend took plea (30 days jail - 5 years probation)
I do not agree with this. The cops did wrong, they violated the Consitution. We just couldn't afford the lawyer anymore.
Is there anything that can be done?
Can I file a complaint against the cops?
Can my boyfriends convicted be taken off?
Can it be overturned?
I'm not saying my boyfriend is innocent, but the cops who are supposed to uphold the law, broke it themselves and something needs to be done about their behavior. I'm sure that my boyfriend and I could have won our case, had it gone to trial.