Q: False charges added later, wouldn’t those charges had been on my citation of what I was charged with?
Greetings, I was beaten by multiple officers, kicked in the face and bitten, had to receive tetanus shot. On my citation of what I was charged with I have traffic violations when I got to jail they charged me with multiple drug charges and assault on officer which isn’t true. Wouldn’t those drug charges and assault or injury had been listed and injury box checked?
I was on the way to my aunt’s she called for help with moving some things at night and I was almost there when multiple officers started to follow me them signal me to pull over so I went about a mile more to get to where I felt safer which was my aunt’s home. Officers immediately attacked me when I tried to enter her home.
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I'm really sorry to hear about your situation. When you are initially cited, the charges listed on the citation are typically what you are being formally charged with at that time. If additional charges, such as drug charges or assault on an officer, were added later, they should still have been documented and you should have been formally notified of these charges through the legal process.
In your case, it is concerning that these additional charges were not mentioned initially and only appeared after you were taken to jail. This discrepancy can be problematic and should be addressed by a legal professional. You have the right to know exactly what you are being charged with and why these charges were not included in the initial citation.
Consulting with a defense attorney is crucial in this situation. They can help you understand the charges against you, ensure that your rights are protected, and address any potential misconduct by the officers involved. Document everything that happened, including any injuries and interactions with the officers, as this information will be essential in building your defense.
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