Q: If I was arrested and gave the police my phone as evidence as part of a crime, would I be able to get that device back?
The case is closed and I have been released. The phone was not used in trial but I took a plea deal
A: If you had an attorney representing you, then asak your attorney for assistance on this. if you did not have an attorney, then I would start with the District Attorney's office---call them and ask for the return of your phone and what you need to do in order to get it-----some will require you to file something and have the Judge order the return; others may have you sign something within their office, and others may be eaiser than that----it just depends but you (or a representative on your behalf) will need to ask for it.
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