A friend of my is being accused of burglizing his ex-girlfriends new boyfriends house. I know for a fact that he didn't do it because he was with me. She on the other hand is saying that she saw him do it and the police are telling him that they need to arrest him. What can be done about this.
2006-10-06 07:59:24 · 9 answers · asked by Richard H 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If they haven't arrested him, I wouldn't worry about it. Maybe contact a lawyer for safe measure. But if he is arrested it will be his word against hers. At least your buddy has an alibi, which apperently is you. She is going to need something other than just her testimony. His best bet is to contact a lawyer anyways.
2006-10-06 08:03:11 · answer #1 · answered by Judge Dredd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An arrest is not a conviction..but if the police are contacting him and telling him they need to arrest them, he needs to turn himself in, or there will be a world of extra trouble.
Her statement may be enough to arrest him, but it may not be that he will be convicted, in fact, they might not even proceed with the charges if that is all they have.
He should get a lawyer prior to going who can prep him on what will happen and what is good to say or not say. The police can be tricky. Tell him not to buy that " a lawyer is a sign of guilt" thing. The police say that so you are not properly represented.
Contact the police and provide your alibi, try and find someone who can corroborate this, some one you saw or spoke to on the phone at the time, a credit card statement of something you may have purchased (much better if it is his card) , etc.
I don't think they do DNA testing for burglary.
2006-10-06 08:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haven't the police questioned you about this? If you are his alibi they need to check it out and make sure it's real. If so, then they wouldn't need to arrest him.
Something isn't right here. Either the alibi is no good or you aren't telling the whole story.
2006-10-06 08:46:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a lawyer to assist in proving that you are an alibi and he cant be placed at the crime scene at the time of burglary.If there is no proof then they cant arrest and charge him.Good luck.
2006-10-06 08:14:50 · answer #4 · answered by Mikillah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well make sure he has an attorney but wait until he gets arrested. You can also remind her that filing a false police report is illegal.
2006-10-06 10:04:04 · answer #5 · answered by Michael R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since he is innocent..let the cops have at it and give them DNA, his alibi info. and anything else they want. Then, I would countersue his ex's butt off for defimation of his character. He is going to need a lawyer one way or the other because she is a vindictive witch who needs to be stopped.
2006-10-06 08:10:35 · answer #6 · answered by Kay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately our system takes heresay beyond what it should be. but if they don't have enough evidence to hold him they can't, any lawyer knows that. tell him to get a lawyer. you are a prime witness, and will provide his alibi. you see heresay works both ways, you being the witness will keep him out of jail. and for good measure your friend should sue his ex for defomation of character, and slander. she wants to screw with him he should screw back. what state are you in , i've got my firm in ohio, but am in touch with many good lawyers from all states.
2006-10-06 08:22:50 · answer #7 · answered by kyle_presley2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must testify in favor of your friend, and if possible hand in proofs like any ticket that corroborates your whereabouts (parking, movie, restaurant) and if possible more witnesses Good Luck
2006-10-06 08:08:11 · answer #8 · answered by Lil' Gay Monster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a good lawyer.
2006-10-06 08:21:40 · answer #9 · answered by no nickname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋