I was arrested and charged with mischief by police, held for 7 hours- An individual lied to police about this- there were no witnesses, or evidence except a broken window- they arrested me and charged me with a restraining order, as well- and I didn't even do it! I am a single mother of 3 -my ex did this. He doesn't even have to show up for court! WHY did this happen? I wasn't even allowed to speak upon my arrest
2006-09-25 12:52:57 · 12 answers · asked by alana t 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Did your ex say that he saw you break the window? If he did, then that's considered eye witness testimony. An eye witness gives the police probable cause for an arrest. Any other investigation will be conducted between the arrest and your trial. If there is no other evidence, then there is a good chance of you being found not guilty. But if you have any witnesses, you need to let your attorney know who they are and how to contact them. That way, your attorney can have that person(s) testify in court.
And you do need to get a lawyer. Never try to handle any legal situation involving the court on your own. It doesn't work. That's why we have lawyers. We don't necessarily like them, but we do need them sometimes.
2006-09-25 14:35:18 · answer #1 · answered by RJ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a catch-all charge known as being in the wrong place at the wrong time. No investigation is required because otherwise there would have to be a detective at every crime scene, and there aren't enough to go around - detectives being considered smarter than the average cop - and smart being at a premium.
2006-09-25 20:01:31 · answer #2 · answered by Grist 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most times, the investigation is completed after the arrest. This will determine whether charges will be laid or not.
2006-09-25 19:55:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
When the charges are dismissed, get an atty and sue him for lost wages , harrassment, whatever. Get your own restraining order too. Good luck.
2006-09-25 19:57:47 · answer #4 · answered by GRANNY12GR1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get yourself an attorney to speak for you.
Get a restraining order against your ex.'
2006-09-25 20:01:04 · answer #5 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a freind that said they past a law were if are pulled over, they can searh your house without a warrent. One of those things they dont want you to know about.
2006-09-25 20:05:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well maybe if u didn't break the law this sort of thing wouldnt happen.
2006-09-25 19:54:46 · answer #7 · answered by Sammy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That is not fair and you should contact Public Advocates.... They should give you some good advice about what to do...
2006-09-25 20:14:07 · answer #8 · answered by Vicky 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
they just do stuff like that plus when they have u in handcuffs they know where u are so that is pretty much y
2006-09-25 20:01:44 · answer #9 · answered by queenbee 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
That`s because you are in a FREE COUNTRY ...
they can do whatever they want , whenever they want , however they want ... didn`t I tell you ... FREE COUNTRY
2006-09-25 19:57:04 · answer #10 · answered by Ayman 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋