Opelousas, LA asked in Criminal Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Legal Malpractice for Louisiana

Q: I found someone who had overdosed and called 911. I was arrested for drugs and there were no drugs found is this legal.

I found a friend od. I called 911 police and emt arrived. They searched house but there were no drugs. They searched my purse and I had bc powder in a bottle of tylenol. And was arrested charged with possession n man. Of herion. They tested it for cocaine but refused to test for her. I had to spend time in jail because I was on parole. And start all the wat over. I was suppose to start work at sonic in la the next day I begged them but they wouldnt listen. Is this legal?? I still havent been to court for it and I've been out for 6 months. But that still doesn't make up for all the things it's taking away from me!

1 Lawyer Answer

A: Jeez good deed really punished you. A criminal attorney should be able to wrap this up.

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