The cops have my belongings from a drunken fight I got in with a friend. Are they allowed to hold my belongings until I speak with them?
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The cops have my belongings from a drunken fight I got in with a friend. Are they allowed to hold my belongings until I speak with them?
This girl and I got in a fight at her place. she would not let me leave her apt. i jumped off her balcony and escaped. she called the police. they took my stuff. I have not spoken with the police and they wont let me get my belongings back until i speak with them. what should I do now? this way 2 weeks ago and the police know where I live to question me.
Asked on May 19, 2009 under Criminal Law, Indiana
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
First, it is the police, not the cops.
What do you mean they took your stuff? What stuff? Did you have stuff in your stuff? If you took off, and the police know where you live and you haven't spoken to the police, how do you know they have your stuff?
So, who is telling you that the police won't give your belongings back to you until you speak with the police? If you are concerned about these issues, try calling a private criminal defense attorney. Try www.attorneypages.com.
Yup, they can probably hold your belongings depending on if it is part of an investigation.
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