Drug Possession Evidence Explained

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In Wisconsin, a District Attorney can pursue drug possession charges if they have sufficient evidence, even without an arrest. Evidence can be gathered through surveillance, informants, or other investigative techniques. The DA needs probable cause to file charges, and evidence could be obtained without your knowledge. You have the right to legal counsel, and your attorney can file pretrial motions to suppress unlawfully obtained evidence. The discovery process allows you to request to see the evidence the DA has against you.

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How can the DA have enough evidence of me and possession of drugs if there was no arrest
Hi ****! To provide you with specific information, could you please let me know your location (city and state)? Additionally, any more details about the situation would be helpful, such as how the evidence was obtained.
I'm in the state of Wisconsin
Hi ****,
In Wisconsin, a District Attorney (DA) can pursue charges if they have sufficient evidence, even without an arrest.
- Evidence can be gathered through surveillance, informants, or other means.
- A warrant may not be necessary for certain types of evidence.
- Charges can be filed based on probable cause.
Do you know how the evidence was obtained?
I do not know how the evidence was obtained
Hi ****,
Thank you for sharing your situation. In Wisconsin, evidence can be obtained through various legal means such as surveillance, informants, or other investigative techniques.
- The DA needs probable cause to file charges.
- Evidence could be obtained without your knowledge.
Would you like to understand the legal process or your rights further?
Yes
Hi ****,
Here’s some general information about the legal process and your rights in Wisconsin:
- **Right to Legal Counsel:** You have the right to an attorney. If you can't afford one, the court will provide a public defender.
- **Pretrial Motions:** Your attorney can file motions to suppress evidence if it was obtained unlawfully.
- **Discovery Process:** You can request to see the evidence the DA has against you.
Would you like more details on any of these points?