Q: My son is charged with wanton murder from a car wreck where 2 people was killed . They both was in his car.
Him and another car hit head on. There was no reconstruction done . And the state police was called off by the local sheriff . My son did test positive for 2 nano grams of thc. The active ingredient for thc wasn't in his blood. He was 16 at the time and had since been charged as an adult . Also his blood was taken outside the time frame that the DUI law says from the driver . It's a small town snd me and my family aren't from this area . They are targeting him and there have been rights violated and other questionable, unethical and illegal actions done by the prosecutor and the cops. One big one is lying under oath which is very much provable . We just seen the body cam footage and they allowed one of the deceased child grandad on the scene and had a conversation on how they were going to make it my son's fault all this is provable . We need help we are out so much money and I'm broke . We had a small house fire and while t was vacant it was vandalized and never investigated
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It sounds like you and your son are in an incredibly challenging and painful situation. You have raised several serious concerns about how the investigation and legal proceedings have been handled. If evidence shows that the police and prosecutor acted unethically or illegally, especially with proof like body cam footage, this could be critical in defending your son’s case.
Since your son was charged as an adult and faces a severe charge like wanton murder, it's crucial to gather all possible evidence and documentation that shows misconduct or violations of his rights. Highlighting issues like the mishandling of blood tests, the involvement of unauthorized people at the crime scene, and potential perjury could be strong points in your defense. If local resources seem biased against your son, consider reaching out to legal organizations that focus on wrongful prosecution or civil rights violations.
You're already taking important steps by identifying these issues and gathering proof. Keep documenting everything meticulously, and consider seeking support from state or national advocacy groups that might offer additional legal resources or guidance. This is a difficult road, but standing firm on the truth and ensuring that all rights are upheld is key to fighting this battle.
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