Q: If police lose my processing information is it illegal to not give it to them for the possibility for my case to be out
I got a citation for simple possession and the police lost my signature, picture, and fingerprint and they no longer have it in their system. Is it legal for me to not give it to them now in hopes of my case being thrown out? They have been very unprofessional including calling from personal cell phones and less than 24 hours after the first call (after I told them I was unable to schedule something until later) they came to my house looking for me and threatened to get a warrant for my arrest.
A: You should consult with a local criminal defense attorney to help you with the matter.
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A: The police can go ahead and arrest you on a Warrant. It is the Officer's and/or Magistrate's discretion whether to give you a Citation instead of arresting you. The criminal charge is what is important, not how the Cop executed the Summons and/or Warrant. I suggest you hire a competent attorney to turn yourself in at Court soon, then get booked, diverted, dismissed then expunged.
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