You have the right to remain silent and anything you say can and will be used against you in court of law. Do you understand these rights?
I remember saying these words to individuals on many occasions. On this occasion I was the person listening to these words and being asked if I understood.
Yes, I was being arrested!!
In this episode I will tell you the circumstances on the day I was placed under arrest. My arrest on felony charges were the result of an internal investigation into the actions of the vice and narcotics division. It is a situation I had never been in before and a label I had never been given....that of being the defendant!!
What evidence did the authorities have? If convicted would I have to serve an active sentence? What type of attorney would I need to represent me?
You'll learn the answer to these and several other questions in this episode of "50 Years Dealing with the System". The authorities think their case is air tight and suspect all members of the squad were guilty of some illegal activity. Will those officers already under arrest find ways to "help themselves"? What role do civilians play in the incident? You'll learn all the answers in this episode.
