SL Dangerous
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (California)?
I was arrested for allegedly violating CA Penal Code Section 647(f) Drunk in Public.
Not only was I not intoxicated, I was arrested at the police station for said charge when I went to file a complaint against the officers I had been detained by earlier.
I am strongly considering filing a civil suit for false arrest, defemation of character, etc. but understand that the courts will delay the filing of a civil suit until a criminal matter is resolved.
I cannot afford an attorney and will not plead guilty as I live by my principles. Would anyone agree that a public defender has a reasonable chance to get the charge dismissed based upon a lack of probable cause (I was clear and coherent in speaking, had no problem walking or balancing, was respectful and non-confrontational)? I had requested and was denied a blood, breath or urine test to confirm that my BAC level was equivalent to that of 16 ounces of beer.
I firmly believe that the officers were pissed off that I was filing a complaint (there had been some vandalism near the bar I was at - I was not told what was vandalized, if I fit the description of the suspect nor who the reporting party was) against them.
Thank you in advance for any advice, suggestions, etc.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I was arrested for allegedly violating CA Penal Code Section 647(f) Drunk in Public.
Not only was I not intoxicated, I was arrested at the police station for said charge when I went to file a complaint against the officers I had been detained by earlier.
I am strongly considering filing a civil suit for false arrest, defemation of character, etc. but understand that the courts will delay the filing of a civil suit until a criminal matter is resolved.
I cannot afford an attorney and will not plead guilty as I live by my principles. Would anyone agree that a public defender has a reasonable chance to get the charge dismissed based upon a lack of probable cause (I was clear and coherent in speaking, had no problem walking or balancing, was respectful and non-confrontational)? I had requested and was denied a blood, breath or urine test to confirm that my BAC level was equivalent to that of 16 ounces of beer.
I firmly believe that the officers were pissed off that I was filing a complaint (there had been some vandalism near the bar I was at - I was not told what was vandalized, if I fit the description of the suspect nor who the reporting party was) against them.
Thank you in advance for any advice, suggestions, etc.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?