What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California Kern County
The other day I showed-up for work and there were a good 5 or 6 cop cars outside on the corner.
I was looking for one of my Coworkers but he had been arrested for trying to give advice to someone about keep their mouth shut and don't talk to the police until a lawyer is present. But unfortunately for my friend he talked his way into being arrested on misdemeanor Obstruction of Justice charges and Cursing in Public - which brings up free speech issue's but that isn't what this post is about.
I just wanted to simply find out what my friend was being charged for as their were still a good number of police officer's around. I simply asked one of the officers "What is this individual being charged with" and he told me that that information was CONFIDENTIAL and that I would have to ask him or find out another way.
Now is this true or did the Police Officer Straight-Out Lie to me about the situation? I mean I've seen on TV where News Media is present and the Police will tell the News Anchors what is happening and who is being charged with what. Besides, isn't Arrest records and who is being held in jail Public Record anyway?
As for the officer telling me that what I was asking him Confidential is there some California Code that I can Refer too and Cite Later on if this ever arises again? The funny thing is I use to work for C.E.B. in Oakland for about Two years as a Desktop/Helpdesk Tech. If I still worked there I wouldn't be posting this question here!
Thank you for your time, everything is appreciated.
Tim from North Long Beach
The other day I showed-up for work and there were a good 5 or 6 cop cars outside on the corner.
I was looking for one of my Coworkers but he had been arrested for trying to give advice to someone about keep their mouth shut and don't talk to the police until a lawyer is present. But unfortunately for my friend he talked his way into being arrested on misdemeanor Obstruction of Justice charges and Cursing in Public - which brings up free speech issue's but that isn't what this post is about.
I just wanted to simply find out what my friend was being charged for as their were still a good number of police officer's around. I simply asked one of the officers "What is this individual being charged with" and he told me that that information was CONFIDENTIAL and that I would have to ask him or find out another way.
Now is this true or did the Police Officer Straight-Out Lie to me about the situation? I mean I've seen on TV where News Media is present and the Police will tell the News Anchors what is happening and who is being charged with what. Besides, isn't Arrest records and who is being held in jail Public Record anyway?
As for the officer telling me that what I was asking him Confidential is there some California Code that I can Refer too and Cite Later on if this ever arises again? The funny thing is I use to work for C.E.B. in Oakland for about Two years as a Desktop/Helpdesk Tech. If I still worked there I wouldn't be posting this question here!
Thank you for your time, everything is appreciated.
Tim from North Long Beach