Legal Representation For Arrest

Summary

User was arrested in Springfield, Missouri, for recording police activity and charged with obstruction of justice. The charge was later changed to providing false information. User seeks pro bono legal representation to contest the charges, believing the original charge was incorrect and the new charge fabricated. Resources for finding pro bono legal help in Missouri include Missouri.FreeLegalAnswers.Org, Legal Services of Southern Missouri, and The Missouri Bar.

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Joy Ratzlaff
Hello Joy Ratzlaff, nice to meet you. How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
It’s complicated
Hello Joy Ratzlaff, I understand that legal issues can be complex. Could you please provide more details about your situation or specify your location so I can assist you better?
I’m in Sioux Falls South Dakota but my illegal issue is in Springfield Missouri
Hello Joy Ratzlaff, I understand your situation. Could you please tell me the nature of your legal issue in Springfield, Missouri? This will enable me to provide more accurate information.
My issue is that I was arrested in Springfield Missouri in March of *, when I began recording a video of an incident where my boyfriend was racially profiled, when no crime was committed, as * Of the * officers on scene tackled him to the ground. The remaining * officers attempted to obstruct my recording and when I stepped around them to get a clear view of the incident, they wrestled the phone from my hands and arrested me for obstruction of justice. While in a holding cell, the police officers at the jail had difficulty identifying me as I did not have ID on my person. I missed the initial court date for the arrest, and court records now show the reason for my arrest as providing false information to an officer. I possess the ticket issued to me upon my release and it states the citation as obstruction. The original charge is incorrect as documenting police interactions with civilians is well within my rights, and the charge posted by the courts is completely fabricated
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Joy. Here are some general options:
• Obtain legal counsel for proper representation
• File a motion to correct the charge in court
• Gather evidence (like the ticket) to support your claim
• Consult with a civil rights attorney for potential violations
In Missouri, recording police in public is usually legal. The charge might be contestable.
I would like to search for an attorney that may be able to provide me pro bono representation
Sure, Joy. Here are a few resources in Missouri where you might find pro bono legal representation:
*. Missouri.FreeLegalAnswers.org: Online portal where eligible users can post civil legal questions to be answered by volunteer attorneys.
*. Legal Services of Southern Missouri: They offer free legal help to low-income individuals.
*. The Missouri Bar: They have a Pro Bono page with resources for finding free legal help.
Remember to explain your situation and charges in detail when contacting them.