Ok, firstly I am real sorry to bore you all with this, but it's kind of important to me.
8 policemen say I did something, I say I did not.
I want to see them in court but am representing myself (see previous questions as to why).
How do I get them there, or is it the prosecution who should bring them to back up their own case?
2007-11-23 08:48:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Oh, I live in the UK (thanks Blow at high doe), so this subpoena and attorney stuff is a little irrelevent, interesting though.
2007-11-23 09:16:13 · update #1
Well if you dispute their account you should put the CPS and the Court on notice that all officers are fully bound to attend Court to give evidence and you do not accept their statements by way of section 9. Police officers aren't likely not to turn up because they 'don't want to' because they are simply there in a professional capacity.
Problems arise with securing the attendance of civilian witnesses who may be more reluctant to attend Court.
I really think you should pay for some legal advice because this isn't really the place to ask for it, most answers refer to witness summons which is not necessary in this case because you can simply state you require them to attend
PLEASE contact your local citizens advice bureau!
2007-11-23 22:10:14 · answer #1 · answered by LONDONER © 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can subpoena them to appear. A favorite slogan of the legal profession is that anyone who attempts to defend himself in a court of law "has a fool for a client." Unless you have a thorough understanding of the Law you have little hope of any court finding in your favour. Policemen are assumed to have integrity, though sadly it's not always so. Nevertheless, it appears foolhardy to dispute the word of eight Policemen.
2007-11-23 09:04:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If no witnesses show up, you move the charges be dismissed. If these policemen show up, and under oath, say the same thing, you are in trouble, because they know a lot more about the rules than you do. Depending on your situation and assets, you might seriously consider either hiring an attorney, and expect it to be an expensive move, as you will need to pay for extensive detective work to determine why they are saying these things and/or what may you be able to do to cast doubt on their testimony - OR, again depending on your situation and assets, pay the fine, take your punishment, and so on.
2007-11-23 08:55:15 · answer #3 · answered by marconprograms 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you are representing yourself you are not being practical,but good luck to you anyway.I have done this myself,you should have all the officers served with a witness summons,they will then have to appear to give evidence.This case sounds to me as though its you who is being charged and appearing,as you say you are defending yourself,in this case these policemen will appear as witnesses for the prosecution,(MAY THE LORD PROTECT YOU MY SON)You may cross examine them as they give their evidence,stop them,make them repeat salient points and generally make a nuisance of yourself.But,get off,i dont think so,one thing you cannot do is dodge the 16 guage shot.Blessings upon you.
2007-11-23 09:01:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, get an attorney!!! second, if the police were involved in your arrest, the da will produce them to testify against you and you can cross examine them. you can always ask for a witness to be subpoenaed and / or have testimony suppressed. again, you really need a lawyer!
2007-11-23 08:53:41 · answer #5 · answered by terry h 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One or two policemen you can call liars, 8 demands a very, very good attorney. Since you are stupid enough to defend yourself without an attorney you are going to go to jail, guilty or not.
2007-11-23 08:57:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Subpoena them.
However, if their evidence is against you, why would you want them there if the DA doesn't call them? Remember, their testimony as to what they saw can ONLY be introduced by calling them, so if the DA doesn't call them, what other evidence does he have?
EDIT : Criminal law, and the subpoena process, in the UK is basically the same as in the US (US law is based on English law, after all) Change "DA" to "Public Prosecutor" in my answer, and it is as valid there as it would be in America.
Richard
2007-11-23 08:54:57 · answer #7 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If 8 policemen say you did something...you are pretty screwed..
2007-11-23 08:51:37 · answer #8 · answered by Mommy_Sarah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to waste space, but you have to explain that you live in the U.K., because the Americans assume everybody is an American unless you explain otherwise.
Cheers
2007-11-23 09:00:24 · answer #9 · answered by Blow at High Doe 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
8 police to you,no chance even if your innocent
2007-11-23 09:00:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋