How do I obtain the police report for a DUI that I got?
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How do I obtain the police report for a DUI that I got?
Asked on July 11, 2012 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
Andrew Goldberg
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Initially, you will only recieve a Criminal Complaint and Affidavit of Probable Cause. After your preliminary hearing and subsequent formal arraignment, your lawyer will get the police report as part of discovery. You are not entiltled to it before your formal arraignment.
Cameron Norris, Esq. / Law Office of Gary W. Norris
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
At any arraignment (initial hearing) you should be able to get any police report and accompanying police officer narrative. You can get a copy of the police report from the police or sheriff's department records office in advance of the arraingment, but it may only have a brief report and not the accompanying narrative.
The narrative is the most helpful part for your case, but you may have to wait to get it.
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