Police Shooting Witness – How can I effectively challenge police account of the situation?
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Police Shooting Witness – How can I effectively challenge police account of the situation?
Hi there,
I witnessed a man being shot by police. He survived and is now being charged by
police for ‘lunging with a knife’ at the police. From what I saw, this never
happened he sat in his car with the doors closed.
I am worried that if I just go to the police they will question me until I am
totally discredited. What is the most effective way to go forward?
Asked on February 14, 2018 under Criminal Law, Washington
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You are a very brave person to write in about this and to come forward regarding what you saw. What I think I would do in your situation is to go and speak with an attorney myself and have that attorney contact the attorney for the defendant and the prosecutor on your behalf as coming forward as a witness. You are doing the right thing. Good luck.
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