My neighbor owned a consignment store. She had 98 consignors that she sold items for. One lady got upset because she did not want her earnings reported so she went to the police and told them that she was never paid. (My neighbor had her to pick up her belongings). My neighbor was questioned by the detective and gave him copies of all paperwork. He responded back to the consignor that he believed the paperwork to be in order but she was welcome to pursue other options.
After this, the consignor had 3 of her older friends to go to the police and say they also dropped off items that were never paid for. My neighbor was arrested and now her case is being indicted by the grand jury. Living on limited funds herself.
What does she do now???
2006-06-21 15:54:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This is the whole story. She was charged with "obtaining goods under false pretense". I have known this lady for 25 years.
2006-06-21 16:17:57 · update #1
gumwrapper...
only a fool would give such a lousy answer just to get points
2006-06-21 17:45:48 · update #2
thank you for all the info, I apologize that we have to deal with the jerk offs that has nothing to do but put in such stupid answers just to get the points. Bright person...
2006-06-22 09:31:56 · update #3
What exactly does "false arrest" have to do with this senario?
Do you believe that you know the real truth or only the alibi your neighbor is telling you?
"What does she do now?" Only a fool doesn't recognize the need for a lawyer and a bigger fool comes here seeking legal advice.
Seems there are 2 fools in this situation, she, and her nosey ill informed neighbor.
2006-06-21 17:27:38 · answer #1 · answered by ½«gumwrapper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She will be court appointed an attorney. Since this is a civil matter but was reported to the police, she has a couple of options.
If her court appointed attorney is on the ball, but most of them are not, he would refer her to a civil rights lawyer.
And/or he could have the other three friends of the one lady indicted for running a ponzy scheme. That is racketeering. The FBI investigates those under the RICO act.
Just wait and see how this all comes out in the wash. It is a crime to racketeer, and when she asked her friends to help her, she became a racketeer. That is organized crime.
2006-06-21 16:04:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am certainly not a lawyer, but I would suggest she find one. If she is of limited means she can ask for a public defender. As for the Grand Jury it is only meant to determine if they feel there is enough evidence to take the case to criminal court. It is meant to be a protection for both those bring charges and the defendant. The only down side is that it doesn't take a lot of evidence to take it to criminal court. If the grand jury even believes it is possible the case will go to criminal court. She should also check state law, it may be possible they have protection from frivolous cases making the loser pay lawyer costs, so if she is found not guilty her legal fees may be reimbursed.
2006-06-21 16:09:07 · answer #3 · answered by minowanman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She'll probably wind up with an overworked public defender who will be too busy to help her prove her innocence. Maybe you don't know the full story, like one poster suggested, but perhaps state laws differ? If there is anyway she can get a lawyer (friends or family members help her out?) I suggest she go that route.
2006-06-21 16:14:47 · answer #4 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer. There are public defenders for people with limited funds available. If she is able to prove her innocence, she can sue the people who defamed her and had her falsely arrested. But the first thing she needs to do is get a lawyer.
2006-06-21 15:59:37 · answer #5 · answered by CarolO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to jail, directly to jail and do not collect 200 dollars!!
2006-06-21 16:00:26 · answer #6 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋