Recently the state drug investigator visited a friend of mine after they had busted her ex-boyfriend for drugs while serving a PFA she had gotton on him. He told my friend that if she decided to sit down and answer questions honestly about a former boyfriend and some of his friends then she would not be federally indicted based on statements from others he had already against her. She strongly does not want to answer their questions for fear of her life. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
2007-01-14 18:17:41 · 9 answers · asked by st_inza_ar 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The best advice is to get a lawyer. Understand that, statements from others means basically that they have people willing to testify against her. Testimony of this sort is a type of evidence. Depending on how much they have and how strong it is, they could easily convict her of a crime. If they have any other types of evidence, this becomes very easy. In order to save time, money and the hassle of a trial, these things tend to be negotiated beforehand and then a decision is made during a bench trial. In order to effectively do this, you need an experienced criminal attorney in order to get the best deal and make sure everyone holds up their part of the bargain.
Understand this if you understand nothing else. Police and the DA almost never negotiate something like this unless they have you dead to rights. Screw it up and you can spend decades behind bars. Try to screw with them and they will put you down hard. However, there are rules they must follow and limits they abide by. A good lawyer will be able to make the situation turn out right. They get what they want (the more important and worse crimes prosecuted) and you get a lesser sentence. Your lawyer makes sure that you and the DA both negotiate in good faith. Without the lawyer, the DA is unlikely to screw you but he is also unlikely to negotiate a deal favorable to you either. The lawyer will be a tremendous asset in getting the best deal possible under the circumstances.
2007-01-14 18:33:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer. If she can get an immunity from prosecution signed by the prosecuting attorney, she may also be eligible for witness protection.
Never make a deal with the police investigators - they lie. There may be no evidence or statements against her at all. This is a common ploy used by police to get information. Dishonesty is the official policy. Police cannot guarantee immunity from prosecution. Only a prosecutor can do that.
Chances are, if they had any real evidence against her she'd already be in jail.
The best way to get to the bottom of this is through a lawyer. Anything she said not in a lawyers presence may be considered to be coersced and therefore inadmissable.
2007-01-14 18:32:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-13 06:57:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She can't be indicted based on his statements alone. The narcs are just trying to scare her into testifying.
2007-01-14 18:30:29 · answer #4 · answered by The answer guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should get a good attorney, and keep her mouth closed. Never tell on anyone, especially someone you once had a relationship with. They will say what ever it takes to get her to talk, they play head games, tell lies, scare people, and coerce people into telling on others, don't fall for it. Never trust a cop.
2007-01-15 03:45:17 · answer #5 · answered by julie r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Statements of witnesses are enough to indict a person of a crime if credible.
2007-01-14 18:54:05 · answer #6 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
so in other words she too would rather go to prison. She needs to answer questions. They will see to it she is as protected as much as they can do so. She needs to let them know she is in fear of her life so they CAN HELP HER (ex cop here)
2007-01-15 11:30:42 · answer #7 · answered by nickle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs to utter the magic words. "I want a lawyer"
She either needs to hire one for herself, or, if she can't afford it, go to legal aid. Do not answer questions without the lawyer present.
2007-01-14 18:34:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she could ask for police protection.Or a witness program
2007-01-14 18:27:16 · answer #9 · answered by susieq j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋