You’ve been arrested by a dishonest cop. Can you win in a system set up to protect officers?
Two years ago, Officer “Smith” was caught lying on an arrest report. He was suspended but kept his job. His misconduct remained secret due to California’s strict laws that protect officer personnel records.
Objective: Help prove your innocence by showing that the cop has a history of lying.
This is an imaginary scenario based on a Times analysis of L.A. court records and interviews with attorneys.Read more about this
SOURCE: LA Times
Credits: Twine, Sugarcube, Fontawesome, L.A. Superior Court records
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