sv_libertarian
State Researcher
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So a friend of mine's girlfriend was causing some problems, and he called Bellevue PD. Without going into many personal details, BPD show up. Keep in mind, he is the complainant. After a period of time, they decide they want to talk to the girlfriend who is inside. She doesn't answer the door being asleep at this point. They decide to simply enter the RV without permission or suspicions of a crime victim being inside.
The officers wake her up, and she makes claims of assault. She says it was all caught on camera, and the officers search for and find the camera, seizing the memory card. She also tells the cops where his guns are, they search for those, and disable them. Also they search his pants and remove a pepper spray device.
They tried to seize his laptop as well, but he refused, and they took the memory card from his camera without warrant or receipt. The gun parts were scattered throughout the trailer, including opening cupboards to put them in.
He was given a case number, and she was arrested for assault.
Today he went in to try and complain, and was given a generic form, and no real help from BPD. They refused to get him anyone higher ranking than a corporal, and pretty much gave him the run around. It seems their process was designed to short circuit and prevent complaints whenever possible.
Anyhow, they are claiming that they can seize whatever they want as "evidence" in this matter and that they did nothing wrong.
My friend is looking for a lawyer.
So I'm not looking for this to turn into a anti cop hate fest, or give out any more details on a clearly highly personal matter than I already have. The details I want to share are shared. What I'm looking for is advice on a lawyer, any tips on dealing with BPD, and if there is any way they could have pulled this stunt without a warrant. Thanks.
So a friend of mine's girlfriend was causing some problems, and he called Bellevue PD. Without going into many personal details, BPD show up. Keep in mind, he is the complainant. After a period of time, they decide they want to talk to the girlfriend who is inside. She doesn't answer the door being asleep at this point. They decide to simply enter the RV without permission or suspicions of a crime victim being inside.
The officers wake her up, and she makes claims of assault. She says it was all caught on camera, and the officers search for and find the camera, seizing the memory card. She also tells the cops where his guns are, they search for those, and disable them. Also they search his pants and remove a pepper spray device.
They tried to seize his laptop as well, but he refused, and they took the memory card from his camera without warrant or receipt. The gun parts were scattered throughout the trailer, including opening cupboards to put them in.
He was given a case number, and she was arrested for assault.
Today he went in to try and complain, and was given a generic form, and no real help from BPD. They refused to get him anyone higher ranking than a corporal, and pretty much gave him the run around. It seems their process was designed to short circuit and prevent complaints whenever possible.
Anyhow, they are claiming that they can seize whatever they want as "evidence" in this matter and that they did nothing wrong.
My friend is looking for a lawyer.
So I'm not looking for this to turn into a anti cop hate fest, or give out any more details on a clearly highly personal matter than I already have. The details I want to share are shared. What I'm looking for is advice on a lawyer, any tips on dealing with BPD, and if there is any way they could have pulled this stunt without a warrant. Thanks.