Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

man i work for and sometimes stay with has accused me of stealing some money he is 75 year sold a serious drinker and a pervert idid not take any money he says he called police how serious is this


Asked on 5/15/14, 3:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

David Brown D. Glenn Brown

It could be very serious. If charges are filed you will need to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately.

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Answered on 5/15/14, 3:15 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Serious? Felony robbery, elder abuse, etc. all carry prison time if you are convicted.

A little free advice if not already too late: exercise the 5th Amendment right to SHUT UP and do NOT talk to police or ANYONE about the case except with and through an attorney. When charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will defend you, try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.

If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. I�ll be happy to help fight and get the best outcome possible, using whatever defenses and sympathies there may be. I�ve been doing these cases for many years.

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Answered on 5/17/14, 3:25 pm


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