Q: How can I get my purse back, or items from it, after an arrest?
I was arrested in late April for POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=4G<200G. I wasn't pulled over. I willingly stopped, because the police had stopped my friend while he was walking. They came to talk to me and explained that he was going to jail for warrants. While talking to me, they asked if I had an open container. He had left an opened, but empty can in my car and it was clearly visible. So, I was honest and told them yes, but that it was his and not mine. They stated that this gave them reasonable cause to search my vehicle. During their search, they allegedly found substances in a lint roller and a zipper case, both of which were in my purse. Upon being released from jail, and getting my vehicle, I realized my purse wasn't in there. However, the lint roller was left amongst a few other items from my purse. I called the station and at first they said my purse wasn't in evidence. Later, after I told them I wouldn't give them any names, they said it was and won't let me get items from my purse.
A: The first thing you need to do is dispose of the criminal charges against you. Then have your attorney file a motion to release the purse from evidence to you.
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