I would act as the criminal defense attorney to represent a correctional officer accused of drug smuggling. According to the article, two officers were arrested and accused of smuggling tobacco and drugs inside a popular frozen snack -the hot pocket. My argument is if this indeed was the act of the officer. Although it was on their person upon entering the facility, was there any signs of tampering with the product? Is there definitive proof that this is an actual smuggling or is there reasonable doubt to confirm that the officer was unaware of the hidden contraband? Did the officer purchase this product or was it given to her? Is there any clear indication that this particular product that she brought in was intentional or even belonged to her? I would reiterate that my client is innocent until proven guilty and the jury needs to remain vigilant to the facts and preponderance of evidence. I would in my opening remarks state that although the state is going to paint the picture that this is a common occurrence with officers being charged with bringing in contraband, that does not make the officers charged automatically guilty. how Can I response this thread