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Ray Malave
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What is the name of your state? MA
My mentally challenged brother Nelson, arrested for a dispute with our teenagers sis & bro. No physical contact. When officer arrived, Nelson was already calmed down talking to our older sister who just arrived home. Bro and sis that called the police (& our mother) pleaded that he be taken to a hospital, not arrested. The officer refused telling her that if she did not press charges, he would and he did so. Now, on 11/15/02, Nelson was given 6 months probation and a Violence Reduction Program. He spent a night in jail, & paid a $100.00 fine. This case was unjust; & misrepresented by his court appointed attorney. At the preliminary hearing the attorney assured me that he would have the case dropped as a false arrest. A day before the hearing, he denied it. But told me that he spoke to my sis and since she was not pressing any charges & not appearing at court, there would be no jurors no case. I would like to appeal this case; any chances that it won't further affect Nelson. Due to his mental and emotional condition, he is having difficulties understanding the requirements and penalties imposed by the court. Any advise, would be greatly appreciated.
My mentally challenged brother Nelson, arrested for a dispute with our teenagers sis & bro. No physical contact. When officer arrived, Nelson was already calmed down talking to our older sister who just arrived home. Bro and sis that called the police (& our mother) pleaded that he be taken to a hospital, not arrested. The officer refused telling her that if she did not press charges, he would and he did so. Now, on 11/15/02, Nelson was given 6 months probation and a Violence Reduction Program. He spent a night in jail, & paid a $100.00 fine. This case was unjust; & misrepresented by his court appointed attorney. At the preliminary hearing the attorney assured me that he would have the case dropped as a false arrest. A day before the hearing, he denied it. But told me that he spoke to my sis and since she was not pressing any charges & not appearing at court, there would be no jurors no case. I would like to appeal this case; any chances that it won't further affect Nelson. Due to his mental and emotional condition, he is having difficulties understanding the requirements and penalties imposed by the court. Any advise, would be greatly appreciated.