Wisconsin
I am being charged with a non-criminal offense (forfeiture), for possession of marijuana. The only evidence the City has against me is a police report that claims I admitted to having smoked, which I would disagree with (I didn't say anything after answering the door). Because its non-criminal, I will not be appointed an attorney. Also, my word against a police report seems futile. But can something I supposedly said be held against me in court? It wasn't an arrest, so I was never given Miranda rights.
I would also like to state my concern over the warrantless search of my friend's apartment. When he spoke to my friend at the door, he claimed to smell marijuana and entered to perform a search. But he already accepted a plea. Can the bag the officer confiscated be used against me if I don't live there?
I know this may seem minor, but I am going to trial and have no legal representation. I am worried they will increase the fine.
I am being charged with a non-criminal offense (forfeiture), for possession of marijuana. The only evidence the City has against me is a police report that claims I admitted to having smoked, which I would disagree with (I didn't say anything after answering the door). Because its non-criminal, I will not be appointed an attorney. Also, my word against a police report seems futile. But can something I supposedly said be held against me in court? It wasn't an arrest, so I was never given Miranda rights.
I would also like to state my concern over the warrantless search of my friend's apartment. When he spoke to my friend at the door, he claimed to smell marijuana and entered to perform a search. But he already accepted a plea. Can the bag the officer confiscated be used against me if I don't live there?
I know this may seem minor, but I am going to trial and have no legal representation. I am worried they will increase the fine.