I have been charged with a felony and was offered to take three yrs. I have bad background and this is my third time, so I am about to have a baby but I know someone who has a weapon, drugs and is on the run for yrs. I want to get out of this so bad and have had thoughts of ratting them out so i can go on with my life. Could someone tell me what does the DA do to you when you rat on someone.... relocating, wiring, etc. Do they want you to go to trial or do they take the info and get the guy themselves w/o me having to wire myself. Any help is appreciated.
2007-08-15 02:50:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I strongly suggest you talk to ONLY one of two people or to both of them.
1) An attorney...who will be able to negotiate any plea agreements for you.
2) The local police who conducted the case against you.
2007-08-15 03:07:39 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the DA and how helpful any information you give them would be to the arrest and conviction of this person. Also, it would depend on the seriousness of the person's crimes that you want to turn evidence against and your own crimes. If they are felony charges that the person you're writing of committed, then you'll go before a grand jury to hear your testimony, most likely. That can be used in a trial instead of having you appear personally.
Personally, if you committed felony crimes and this is your third offense, I wouldn't give you any opportunity to get a reduced sentence from turning evidence against another person. Mostly because 1) it is your third time, 2) the seriousness of your crime, 3) you are pregnant and you should have known better. I bring this up because these points are also what the DA would consider. Plus, they might not need any assistance from you in apprehending and convicting the person you wish to turn in, as they may already have their own leads and evidence aplenty.
2007-08-15 10:07:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have a good lawyer, he can make a deal with he DA for you. If the information is helpful, the DA may be able to get the judge to reduce your sentencing.
2007-08-15 09:59:30 · answer #3 · answered by Just Gone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your lawyer.
Or a publisher, as this sounds like a great piece of fiction
2007-08-15 09:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by Mark A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take care of yourself and your unborn child.
2007-08-15 09:58:47 · answer #5 · answered by daleman3000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋