2007-10-20 21:22:38 · 3 answers · asked by Agent99 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
What opportunities you have to challenge a police report depends on the jurisdiction and the part of the report that is erroneous.
On felonies, in some states and localities, there may be a preliminary hearing at which your attorney can question the officer.
If the error impacts the validity of a search or the taking of a statement, then there is the possibility of a motion to suppress.
In some states, defendants have the right to have pre-trial depositions of witnesses which would again give you the chance to have your attorney examine the police officer prior to trial.
However, none of these procedures apply to all jurisdictions. If you are a defendant (or have a connection to a defendant) and believe that a police report in the case is erroneous, you need to explain that to your (or the defendant's attorney) so that they can take the steps necessary to bring that error to light at the most appropriate time.
2007-10-20 22:04:47 · answer #1 · answered by Tmess2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends who you are. If you are a victim, say in a domestic violence case, you will here what was said. The DA will discuss it with you. If you are the defendant, your attorney will get the report and can show it to you with some edits. i.e. You can't have the addresses and phone numbers of the witnesses, etc.
If you are the defendant and the state you are in has a preliminary hearing on felonies you will likely get to challenge the officers report.
2007-10-20 21:57:50 · answer #2 · answered by Songbyrd JPA ✡ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it doesn't go to trial, you'll never know what is on the report. What type of case are you referring to?
2007-10-20 21:38:36 · answer #3 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋