Controlled Substance Sale Charges

Summary

Stephen Hicks is facing charges for the sale of a controlled substance, specifically crystal meth, in Mississippi. He was arrested and is currently out on bond. The police officers involved in his case have since been fired and sentenced to prison for various crimes, including planting evidence. Stephen believes the drugs in his case were planted, but currently has no evidence to support this claim. His attorney, Joshua Coe, has advised him to wait for a grand jury indictment. The alleged drug buyer, Johnathon Shelly, has provided a written statement against Stephen. Stephens girlfriend, Andi Detore, had a sexual relationship with Shelly, which Stephen believes motivated Shellys accusations.

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I was charged with sale of a controlled substance. Since I was arrested ( on bond awaiting indictment) all the police officers involved with my case have been fired and sentenced to prison. Would that affect my case?
What state are you located in, ****? This information will help me provide more accurate advice.
Mississippi
What is the current status of your case? Are you represented by a lawyer?
Out on bond
What is the reason for the police officers' termination and imprisonment? This could potentially impact your case.
Planting evidence, assault, shot a man that was handcuffed, and sodomy
What evidence was planted in your case? In Mississippi, if evidence was planted, it could lead to a dismissal of your case.
Drugs
What proof do you have that the drugs were planted in your case? In Mississippi, if you can prove that evidence was planted, it could lead to a dismissal of your case.
Just my word against there's
What type of evidence do you have to support your claim that the drugs were planted?
None
What is the name of the court handling your case? In Mississippi, if you can prove that evidence was planted, it could lead to a dismissal of your case.
Rankin County circuit court
What is the name of your attorney?

Rankin County Circuit Court's contact details:
- Address: * E Government St, Brandon, MS *, USA
- Phone: +* *-*-*
Joshua Coe
What is the next step your attorney, Joshua Coe, has advised you to take in this case?
Wait to see if a grand jury indicts me
What is the specific controlled substance you were charged with selling?
Crystal meth
What is the quantity of Crystal meth you were charged with selling? In Mississippi, the penalties for selling methamphetamine vary based on the amount involved.
Not sure I never actually seen it
Do you have any witnesses or surveillance footage that could support your claim that you didn't see or sell the drugs?
Not to my knowledge
Do you have any other information or details that might be relevant to your case?
No
What is the name of the police department where the officers were employed?
Rankin County Sherrif dept
What is the status of the officers who were involved in your case? Are they currently serving their sentences?
Plead guilty and they are awaiting trial
What is the timeline of events? Specifically, when were you arrested and when were the officers involved in your case fired and sentenced?
I was arrested a few weeks before they were fired
What is the date of your arrest and the date when the officers were fired?
I was arrested */*/23they were fired */*/*
What is the status of the evidence (drugs) that were allegedly planted in your case?
I guess it's was turned in as evidence
Who is currently in possession of the alleged planted evidence?
Rankin County Sherrif dept. I assume
What steps has your attorney taken to challenge the credibility of the evidence given the circumstances surrounding the officers involved in your case?
Not sure
What steps are you planning to take next based on your attorney's advice?
If I'm indicted a plan to take it to trial
What evidence does the prosecution have against you besides the planted drugs?
Possible written statement from alleged drug buyer
What is the content of the written statement from the alleged drug buyer?
He came to my house and purchased drugs. They actually never found drugs on me or at my house. Just the drugs I allegedly sold. Which I believe was planted.
Has your attorney discussed the possibility of challenging the credibility of the alleged drug buyer's statement?
No
What steps has your attorney taken to investigate the credibility of the alleged drug buyer's statement?
None
What steps are you planning to take to prove that the drugs were planted?
Not sure
What steps has your attorney, Joshua Coe, suggested to prove that the drugs were planted?
He hasn't
What is your attorney's plan for your defense, considering the circumstances surrounding the officers involved in your case?
No idea really
What is the next court date scheduled for your case?
I don't have one presently. Not until I'm indicted
What is the name of the prosecutor in your case?
Not sure
What is the name of the judge presiding over your case?
No idea
What is the name of the person who allegedly bought drugs from you?
Johnathon Shelly
What is your relationship with Johnathon Shelly, the person who allegedly bought drugs from you?
Met him a few times. Met him in the neighborhood
What is the nature of your interactions with Johnathon Shelly?
I've loaned him money in the past and give him rides to the store things like that
Did Johnathon Shelly have any reason to falsely accuse you of selling drugs to him?
Yes he wanted my girlfriend
Did Johnathon Shelly ever express or demonstrate any hostility towards you because of his interest in your girlfriend?
None
What steps has your attorney taken to investigate Johnathon Shelly's motives for accusing you?
None
What steps are you planning to take to investigate Johnathon Shelly's motives for accusing you?
None
What is your girlfriend's perspective on this situation? Has she been approached by the police or Johnathon Shelly regarding this case?
Shock and disbelief
Has your girlfriend been contacted or questioned by the police or the prosecution regarding this case?
No
What is your girlfriend's name and has she ever interacted with Johnathon Shelly?
Andi Detore. Yes they were squinted
In what context did Andi Detore and Johnathon Shelly interact?
Sexually apparently
Did Andi Detore confirm this sexual interaction with Johnathon Shelly?
Yes
What steps has your attorney taken to include Andi Detore's testimony in your defense?
Noot sure
Has your attorney, Joshua Coe, discussed the possibility of using Andi Detore's testimony to challenge Johnathon Shelly's credibility?
No
What is the name of the police officers involved in your case?
Brett McAlpin and Officer Vaughn and an officer Deadmon
What specific actions did these officers, Brett McAlpin, Officer Vaughn, and Officer Deadmon, take in your case?
Arresting officers. They busted in my house, beat me with flashlight and searched my house
Did you receive any medical attention for the injuries you sustained during the arrest?
None
What steps has your attorney taken to address the alleged police misconduct during your arrest?
Has not said
Did you file a complaint or report about the police misconduct during your arrest?
No
What is the reason you didn't file a complaint about the police misconduct during your arrest?
Cause I feared retribution from police officers and would have possibly been killed
Have you discussed your fear of retribution with your attorney, Joshua Coe? It's important to communicate all concerns to your legal representative.
Not yet
What steps has your attorney, Joshua Coe, taken to ensure your safety and address your fear of retribution?
None
What is the name of the person who allegedly bought drugs from you?
Johnathon Shelly
What is the nature of your past interactions with Johnathon Shelly?
Just aquaitences
What is the nature of your acquaintance with Johnathon Shelly? Did you have any disputes or disagreements with him prior to your arrest?
I seen him around the neighborhood, knew he was homeless and down on his luck. I try to help him out when I could.
Did Johnathon Shelly ever express any resentment or negative feelings towards you before this incident?
Not to me he didn't
Did Johnathon Shelly ever express any resentment or negative feelings towards you to anyone else that you know of?
No
Not that I know of
Yes
Yes
Sure
Got ya
Ok