After a personis arrested when are they allowed to see the evidence that the police have against them?
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After a personis arrested when are they allowed to see the evidence that the police have against them?
If you are arrested for forced entry and the cops say that they have a tape, are they required to show it to you if you request to see it?
Asked on January 10, 2011 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
The police would not be the parties to show you the tape. Generally speaking, if there is enough evidence to bring a case, the matter would be turned over to the prosecuting agency (district attorney, county prosecutor, etc.) that will bring the case to trial. Every state has a Criminal Practice Act that will allow for discovery and production of the evidence in order to allow a defendant and his or her attorney to put together a defense to the allegation. Do you have an attorney? Was one appointed for you? Then speak with him or her and discuss what you think the tape will be and the production of the tape. Good luck.
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