In my disclosure request I asked for a copy of the officer's notes (typed) as well as the location and position of the police officer in order to determine his point of view. When I received the package it included the officer's note (typed) and not much else. I use the singular because the officer's note was four words long and basically restated the charge. It is going to be difficult to defend myself without knowing where the officer was positioned so that I can determine his point of view. When I went to the prosecutor's office to request that information I was told that the disclosure included all of the evidence in his file. The position of the officer would be provided at trial from the officer's recollection. Without knowing in advance of the trial where the officer was positioned, it is impossible to determine and verify his point of view. Since that information is only going to be made available at the trial, how is it possible for me to dispute? It seems to me that the strategy for the other side is to include little in writing so that there is nothing to disclose. In addition to being less work for the officer and prosecutor, it ensures that I have nothing to dispute at trial. Is this acceptable procedure? Is there any way to compel the disclosure of this information? I'm at a loss here and it's frustrating as all get out and any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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Little in the way of disclosure

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Re: Little in the way of disclosure

If the legal arguments you have made are as rambling and hard to understand as your post I can see the police/court's confusion.

If the legal arguments you have made are as rambling and hard to understand as your post I can see the police/court's confusion.

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