NORWICH– Tammi L. Van Deusen said she asked for a lawyer and was not made aware that she was being tape-recorded during her police interview. Van Deusen also said she felt intimidated and signed many forms after her arrest on Aug. 4, 2000 that she did not understand or even read.

Van Deusen testified Friday on her behalf, saying, “I wanted an attorney from the beginning. They told me I had to wait until I got to Chenango County.”

The court dismissed two charges against Van Deusen, a second degree burglary charge and fourth degree conspiracy charge.