If a police officer has made a deal with me to get my charges dropped, is there any way to guarantee they will drop them?
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If a police officer has made a deal with me to get my charges dropped, is there any way to guarantee they will drop them?
I was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The arresting officer made a deal with me saying that they will drop my charges if I assist them in arresting 3 drug dealers. They processed me but didn’t officially arrest me. She said she wouldn’t file it if I carry out my end of the deal. Is this legal and is there any way to guarantee they will keep their word?
Asked on February 18, 2012 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The best way to guarantee that law enforcement will keep its promises to you is to retain a criminal defense attorney and have a written contract drawn up signed by you, your criminal defense attorney and law enforcement memorializing the proposed agreement submitted to you that you have written about.
A written document signed by all parties to it is the only way to ensure that law enforcement upholds its end of the deal. The proposed deal to you is legal and happens quite frequently with law enforcement and people in your situation.
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