some one i know was charged with rape and kidnap he asked me to print out a e-mail that was probably fake from the girl he raped and ex gf. The letter basically said i lied i hate you i hope you rot in jail etc. he asked me to give the letter to the inspector (i had no idea what he was being charged for all he said is that piece of paper proves his innocence and me trying to a good friend did it) he then told me that if it's fake i could go to jail, my friends dad agreed saying it was obstruction of evidence. I honestly have no idea where the e-mail came from i just printed it and handed it to the investigator the letter probably was written on my CPU by a fellow friend. What I'm I looking at? As in a jail sentence or is there any way i can get off I know I need to talk to an attorney but just for a piece of mind does any one know what might happen to me?
2007-08-15 13:47:06 · 6 answers · asked by Gara C 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Do NOT talk to the Inspector or ANY cop for that matter. Speak to a Lawyer and quit asking people (such as your friend's Dad) for their opinions. They can be subpoenaed to give testimony against you in relation to your admissions to them. So shut the hell up, hire a Lawyer, and get rid of the damn computer or rebuild it.
2007-08-15 18:01:26 · answer #1 · answered by MAK 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know where that guy came up with 6 months. Obstruction of justice is almost always a "specific intent" crime, meaning that you had to intend to obstruct the investigation in order to be convicted. If you did not do the action intending to thwart the investigation, you should be okay. Talk to the investigator immediately to clarify everything -- and to get yourself in the clear -- and get yourself an attorney. If you can't afford an attorney, say you want to talk to one as soon as you get to the police station and they will provide one for you if you are in any way a suspect. However, as always, your best bet is to call a lawyer first to ask the specific question.
2007-08-15 20:55:03 · answer #2 · answered by rd211 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You're probably in no trouble at all, but see an attorney. (You can find one at the link below.) Tell the attorney exactly what you know and do not know. The attorney should speak with the prosecuter in the case. If you did do something illegal (which I doubt) and come forward before trial, you will almost certainly not be charged.
This sounds like you are being set up by your friend and his father.
I'm an attorney.
2007-08-15 23:15:22 · answer #3 · answered by mcmufin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
6 months. Talk to an attorney, and then the inspector.
2007-08-15 20:51:20 · answer #4 · answered by Beau R 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
that so call friend of your is going to have you put in jail.
because of that paper you gave to that inspector. what I think
you should talk to a attorney and find out what could happen.
2007-08-15 21:00:24 · answer #5 · answered by mad_1240 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm not a lawyer, but it seems to me that if you had no intent to deceive anyone, then you're probably safe--although proving that you had no intent to deceive might not be easy. You really should talk to a lawyer. Keep in mind, though, that cops like to bluff and intimidate.
2007-08-15 20:52:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋