seriousbamaguy
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Alabama.
Hi,
Story: I was at a friend's house drinking one night. I had 2 drinks. Police showed up telling people to leave. I informed an officer very politely that I was to stay the night because I had been drinking. He began cussing at me telling me if I didn't get the f*ck out of there he was going to arrest me. My friend grabbed me and said he'd give me a ride. 50 feet down the road, the officer tackled me from a dead sprint, causing several serious abrasions. On the police narrative, it said I was cussing at police, swinging my fists, yelling, and disturbing the neighbors; none of which is true. I have several witnesses that were sober that night and can testify to this.
My questions:
1. Is this a possible example of entrapment, considering the officer verbally forced me to leave then arrested me?
2. Are my witnesses credible considering they know me? If not, how do I prove their credibility in court?
3. Is a character witness really necessary for this case (I am a soon-to-be officer in the US Army and I have several officers that have instructed me over the years who can testify that I would never disrespect another human being, let alone an officer)?
4. Is the officer's word even going to be strong enough to prove his narrative to be true? Consider that to prove I am guilty, he would have to prove I was disturbing the neighbors. I wouldn't see how he could do this without the neighbors as witnesses.
5. Should I consider pursue a civil suit if I win the case?
Thanks in advance for all your legal advice!
-Dane
PS - For those who browse posts similar to this and say things like "you're guilty, you were drinking, there's no hope, grow up, etc." please spare me the time of reading and do not post.
Hi,
Story: I was at a friend's house drinking one night. I had 2 drinks. Police showed up telling people to leave. I informed an officer very politely that I was to stay the night because I had been drinking. He began cussing at me telling me if I didn't get the f*ck out of there he was going to arrest me. My friend grabbed me and said he'd give me a ride. 50 feet down the road, the officer tackled me from a dead sprint, causing several serious abrasions. On the police narrative, it said I was cussing at police, swinging my fists, yelling, and disturbing the neighbors; none of which is true. I have several witnesses that were sober that night and can testify to this.
My questions:
1. Is this a possible example of entrapment, considering the officer verbally forced me to leave then arrested me?
2. Are my witnesses credible considering they know me? If not, how do I prove their credibility in court?
3. Is a character witness really necessary for this case (I am a soon-to-be officer in the US Army and I have several officers that have instructed me over the years who can testify that I would never disrespect another human being, let alone an officer)?
4. Is the officer's word even going to be strong enough to prove his narrative to be true? Consider that to prove I am guilty, he would have to prove I was disturbing the neighbors. I wouldn't see how he could do this without the neighbors as witnesses.
5. Should I consider pursue a civil suit if I win the case?
Thanks in advance for all your legal advice!
-Dane
PS - For those who browse posts similar to this and say things like "you're guilty, you were drinking, there's no hope, grow up, etc." please spare me the time of reading and do not post.