Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: cop lied in report

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The police officer's testimony will not be dismissed but your attorney will have the opportunity to question the police officer and try to have his credibility an issue. Frankly, most admissions are taped or put in writing and signed by the person who gave the admission. Don't be surprised if whatever you did say was witnessed by more than the arresting officer or is on tape. If you are proven to be untruthful, then your credibility will be discredited and the police officer's will be considered as gospel.

You should retain a good criminal attorney to represent you in this action. It may be expensive but time in jail will be far more costly in the long run.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.