I have a friend that was in the company of another person at a bar when that person supposedly robbed the place. The employees and other patrons all gave statements that my friend did not appear to be involved, as did the person who robbed it. However, after the police promised him they'd release him if he'd admit my friend was involved, he gave 4 different versions of how she was involved. (none of them true, she isn't the type) In addition there was also a security camera that would prove my friends innocence but the police did not request it. They are charging her with a 3rd degree felony which carries a mandatory min of 8 years if found guilty. Her lawyer even said the only thing keeping the DA from dropping charges is his false statement. How can they use his statements? He was convicted before of the same charge as well as drugs and my friend has never had more than a parking ticket. (for any ?ing why she was with him, they were friends years ago & wasnt aware of his record)
2007-09-22 04:11:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
There is probable cause to arrest and charge your friend. The basis for the probable cause can be challenged during motions hearings, and, if it goes further, the guilt or innocence will be determined by a judge or jury based on the totality of the evidence.
2007-09-22 04:19:57 · answer #1 · answered by Curious1usa 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
accountable through affiliation. confederate. accessory to a criminal offense. those are 3 costs that i will arise with off of the suited of my head. possibilities are you'll be arrested alongside with your chum and charged with an identical crimes. you will then would desire to coach in courtroom which you had no understanding of what replaced into happening. Any prosecutor will say, "properly, every person pleads lack of understanding whilst confronted with those costs" and you'd be sentenced alongside with your chum, maximum-in all probability. superb component to do: turn your chum in in case you're annoying approximately being arrested. it is not an exceedingly friendly component to do, yet so is making you an adjunct to a criminal offense against your will.
2016-10-19 10:03:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, the DA is an @$$hole and is not required to drop the charges.
The good news is that if everything you have stated is true, even in our corrupt legal system, your friend will be found innocent. The bad news is that she will likely have to endure the entire court process.
2007-09-22 04:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry to say this, but I'm very happy to hear about cases like this.. I think our justice system is AWFUL and it's cases like this that really make it stand out. I had a similar experiance. People told me that I was crazy, or that I was lying. They just can't seem to grasp that there are twisted, petty people in EVERY aspect of life, even the courts.
2007-09-22 04:17:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
People who steal and use drugs will lie and use drugs. Your friend has an attorney. That is the best thing to do.
Your friend can sue the police and the perp for false arrest, slander and so on.
2007-09-22 04:18:54 · answer #5 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Need to find some new friends -- the onen you have are going on vacation.....maybe 8 years...
2007-09-22 04:18:17 · answer #6 · answered by Gerald 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Crap man, your in a pickle.
2007-09-22 04:17:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋