while in pa I did a bone headed thing .I got
out of my car and screamed a another driver for deliberately cutting me off . She reached out of her window and hit me. Then she filled a complaint with the local police.Saying that I hit her.Wich is a lie. Now they want me to travel back to pa to give them my statement .
2007-01-30 14:50:30 · 10 answers · asked by zini 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Reply to the complaint by citing that you were the one who was hit and move for the dismissal of the case against you. Answer the accussation so that you will not be declared in default and face the consequence of being declared as quilty.
2007-01-30 14:56:12 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definitely respond in some manner. If you fail to respond, it has been my experience that the police report will go through to the DA with only one side (hers) and the DA may file charges against you based on that. Obviously the police have successfully identified you as the second involved party (or they wouldn't have contacted you!).
If you intend to go back to PA at some point, you may be surprised by having the cops show up at your house with a warrant for your arrest. Giving a statement may cause this whole mess to just go away.
I'm 50-50 on getting a lawyer on this one. Its not like this is a murder case! A lawyer may tell you "Say Nothing!" and this could lead to an arrest warrant! If you did nothing wrong, I say give the police a call and give your statement and let the chips fall where they may!
2007-01-31 00:39:00 · answer #2 · answered by James P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not required to go back to PA. If they file charges and issue a warrant and are will to pay the expenses involved in extraditing you for what sounds like simple battery, then you might have a problem.
You should be able to answer their questions over the phone, but I would have my lawyer with me on the other line.
2007-01-31 00:12:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd check with a lawyer or go to the local police department and seek advice from them before going on my own. Could be you can give them a statement they can pass on unless she is filing for assault charges against you
2007-01-30 23:02:52 · answer #4 · answered by sassywv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to P.A., but take an attorney with you.
Do not give a statement. Do not believe them when they say all they want to do is clear things up. And most importantly, do not speak without an attorney present.
2007-01-30 23:05:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a Lawyer! Do not speak to the police without having an attorney present.
2007-01-30 22:56:33 · answer #6 · answered by C B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to go to PA and give them your statement. You can see if they will let you give it to them via telephone, but if not you have to go back. Things happen sometimes. Did you hit her?
2007-01-30 22:56:45 · answer #7 · answered by on_the_move4ever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you better go back to Pa.
2007-01-30 22:56:35 · answer #8 · answered by George K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go back and file criminal charges of battery and assault, and then file a lawsuit... make sure you've got a nice bruise to corroborate your story also. haha jk*wink*
let the ***** know your serious about countering your complaint and she'll probably drop it.
2007-01-31 01:17:31 · answer #9 · answered by Kevy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you're not traveling back and your side of the story. Its she said you said!
2007-01-30 22:59:43 · answer #10 · answered by Sgt 524 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋