Arrested and asked to sign paper
Dear Sir/Madam
I was recently arrested in SC and the arresting officer came to my house to arrest me. He did read me my rights but also began to ask many questions. I was so taken back by the accusations that I did not exercise my right o remain silent. Silly me. However the arresting officer also asked me to sign a piece of paper which I thought was simply a confirmation that my rights had been read to me etc. However I was very disturbed recently to hear that the arresting officer told someone that he had a signed confession from me (for clarity - the someone whom the officer told this to is a person who called him with evidence in my support. The officer actually told him that if he did not stop interfering in the case he will have him arrested for obstruction of justice!). I can only assume that he was referring to the paper I signed upon being arrested. I am frustrated and confused. I have not yet managed to raise money for a private lawyer and the public prosecutors ofcie did not call me back as they said they would. What right do I have to fibnd out what exactly I signed when I was arrested? I have already pleaded not guily at the initial appearance in court. I would greatly appreciate your feedback. Thank you. DS
How can I get to see what info the police /prosecution has on without using a lawyer?
I am being charged with a felony from a complaint my ex girlfriend has filed. I recently contacted her ex husband who sent me some information, and told me in detail about her escapades. He then contacted the detectives involved in the case and suddenly her ex husband did not want to help me anymore as he said the police told him they had evidence and a signed confession from me, and also warned him that he could get arrested for obstruction of justice.
Can the police threaten him, and tell him not to get involved when he has documents and information that can be crucial in my defense?
Can the police tell him that they have a signed confession from me, when all I remmember signing was an acknowledgement that my rights had been read to me?
What can I do to ensure that information is made available to my public defender, and how can I get to see it?
Are the police really concenrend with the truth or are they only interested in winning a case even though I am not guilty?