I WAS CHARGED WITH BURGLARY AND A GUY KEEPS THREATNING ME HE WILL HAVE ME PUT IN JAIL IF I DONT PAY HIM FOR THE DAMAGE I CAUSED WHAT SHOULD I DO IS WHAT HE DOING ILLEGAL WHO SHOULD I TELL
2007-11-05 08:38:20 · 6 answers · asked by Jacob C 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You really need to see a lawyer. You want this problem to go away quietly into the night.
What the victim is doing is called blackmail: Threatening criminal prosecution to gain an advantage in a civil matter. It's illegal, but no one would prosecute him if in fact you did the deed.
That said if you did the burglary and you caused damage, you are legally responsible for the damage. If you ever got to court and were convicted, the judge would order you to pay restitution. Even if the DA didn't prosecute, the victim could still sue you and get a judgment against you.
2007-11-05 09:04:36 · answer #1 · answered by Frst Grade Rocks! Ω 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you have a good lawyer. If you are representing yourself, definitely tell the judge about this.
But if you did actually commit the burglary, then this would not be extortion, it would be a settlement offer, and perfectly legal.
2007-11-05 16:49:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hire a good attorney to handle your legal problem .when you go to court the court will decide weather or not you have to pay any restitution to the person who you victimized.if you have already been charged withthe crime then it is up to the court at this point if there is little evidence the grand jury may not indict you and your charge may be dropped.
2007-11-05 16:47:12 · answer #3 · answered by James W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer. Without one not much is going to happen.
2007-11-05 16:42:11 · answer #4 · answered by Therapist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should pay for the damage and stop trying to weasel out of it you slimy thief
2007-11-05 16:58:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I suggest you get legal advice as soon as possible.
2007-11-05 16:43:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋