Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

framed by police

I was set up by NYC police officers they said i passed drugs to somebody when all i was doing was giving them a light for a cigarette. spent 2 and a half days in central booking for it. What can I do to prove otherwise?


Asked on 9/23/08, 6:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Carlos Gonzalez Gonzalez Legal Associates PLLC

Re: framed by police

sadly, this kind of thing happens a lot more often than we would like. The police tend to be overzelous in their arrests, and in situatins like you described illegally detain innocent individuals.

There are several things you should keep in mind. First if you can afford to hire an attorney to handle your criminal case it is very important that you do. It will mae a major difference in that case.

Secondly, i would advise you not to take any plea's for the time being and to consult with an attorney to file a wrongful imprisonment suit against the police department. Our offie handles such cases on contingency basis, meaning there is no out of pocket expense on your part and we only collect fees out of what we win from the suit against the police department.

If you would like help with the criminal case, or cant afford help with that but would like assistance with the suit against the department, please contact us during regular business hours at 212.709.8303 for a free phone consultation.

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Answered on 9/23/08, 7:35 pm


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