If I got caught with drugs and agreed to help catch a dealer, can I be recharged?
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If I got caught with drugs and agreed to help catch a dealer, can I be recharged?
I was pulled over with drugs in the car but not in my possession. The police did not take me to jail instead they took me to the police station to speak with a narcotics officer. I signed papers to help them find dealers.They agreed to keep this a secret. I went to probation and was questioned about the situation. Do I still have to help?
Asked on May 29, 2012 under Criminal Law, Indiana
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I personally do not encourage these types of deals with police officers because there is no way to ensure that there end of the bargain is met. Typically if you agree to assist in the prosecution of a person with the District Attorney or prosecutor, you agreement will be in writing. Deals with officers are usually verbal, never written, and there is never a set limit on your performance. They may require you to snitch on one dealer before they disregard arresting and charging you, or they may require you to snitch on several dealers, which can put you at risk. Nonetheless, this will be a personal decision that you have to make, and whether or not you believe that your assistance will result in the non-prosecution of potential drug charges.
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