a friend of mine went to jail because a criminal informant said he was involved in drugs with somebody else can they charge a person with that because of this informant
2007-05-31 05:20:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Sure they can.
But, believe me there is more to it than someone just saying you are dealing drugs. There will be an investigation. There will be controlled buys, sales, wire taps, surveillance and such.
Believe me, if an informant is used, the police did a lot of back ground investigation on your friend to make the case.
2007-05-31 05:27:22 · answer #1 · answered by Dog Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're going to have to prove it before they send anyone to prison.
As far as having an informant goes, it's his word against your friends. Before they can even charge your friend they have to find the drugs, process them in a lab and have a trial.
The scenario you posed seems made up. Check your sources, they can be pulling your leg.
2007-05-31 12:25:45 · answer #2 · answered by Jack 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your friend went to jail because he was tried and convicted or he admitted it and plead guilty. Obviously the jury felt the witness was credible, as did the district attorney.
2007-05-31 12:22:56 · answer #3 · answered by Waiting and Wishing 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
being charged with a crime and being convicted in a court by a jury of your peers are different.
your friend needs a good attorney...
2007-05-31 12:41:46 · answer #4 · answered by nostradamus02012 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, they can charge you. But first they have to get past a Grand Jury to indict you (not all that hard). Then they have to convince a jury that you did it (much harder).
2007-05-31 12:23:30 · answer #5 · answered by Terri J 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Happens everyday, sweetie. I'm sure your friend has been under surveillance for a while though they would have to have other evidence to back it up.
2007-05-31 12:24:26 · answer #6 · answered by Lori B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's called a witness to a crime and they prosecute on that all the time
2007-05-31 12:22:46 · answer #7 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can use the words of a CI (confidential informant).
2007-05-31 12:24:38 · answer #8 · answered by QueenLori 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋