So I was arrested for drug possession after a search of my car. The first search found nothing, but the next day they searched again and found drugs in the glove box. My lawyer won’t show me the arrest file or tell me what charges I’m facing. What should I do? Has anyone been in a similar situation?
That’s really messed up. You have a right to see the arrest report and evidence against you. You need to talk to your lawyer’s supervisor or make a complaint about how they’re handling your case. That doesn’t sound right.
@Azar
Yeah, it feels off. I didn’t think I could complain about my lawyer, but now I’m really thinking about it. Hopefully, they take me seriously.
If you didn’t consent to the search, that could be a huge factor in your case. The fact that the first search didn’t find anything makes the second search kind of suspicious. Definitely bring this up with your lawyer or their supervisor.
@Ziv
I didn’t sign anything for that second search. I’m glad you mentioned it because I wasn’t sure how to handle it.
Definitely talk to someone higher up if your lawyer is being shady. You should know what you’re facing, especially if you didn’t consent to the search. Keep pushing for answers, you have that right .
Devan said:
Definitely talk to someone higher up if your lawyer is being shady. You should know what you’re facing, especially if you didn’t consent to the search. Keep pushing for answers, you have that right!
I will! I just want to get everything cleared up. Thanks for the advice .
That sounds like a case of mishandling, especially if your lawyer is hiding stuff from you. Keep pushing and maybe consider looking for another lawyer if you don’t get the answers you need.
Zeke said:
That sounds like a case of mishandling, especially if your lawyer is hiding stuff from you. Keep pushing and maybe consider looking for another lawyer if you don’t get the answers you need.
I’m starting to think I might need to look for someone else. I just hope this all gets sorted out soon.
If you’re looking for a way out of this, you can ask the judge to let you change your plea to not guilty if you’re uncomfortable with the initial deal. If you want to challenge the charges, get a defense attorney who knows how to handle illegal searches.
@Riley
I didn’t know I could change my plea! Thanks for pointing that out, I’ll definitely talk to my lawyer about it.