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False accusations

A friend is sitting in prison due to his daughter claiming she was molested by her father, now she says it is not true and wants to come forward, but is scared , she is scared that she may be put in jail or that the state will take her baby, she was 14 and living in florida when she made these claims, now she is 18 and living in indiana..Will she be arrested or will her child be taken from her???


Asked on 12/26/07, 2:43 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: False accusations

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

There is no guarantee of what will happen. Filing a false police report is a criminal offense and could be prosecuted by the State. If she lied and falsely accused her father, she should do the right thing and come clean and help get him vindicated.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 12/26/07, 11:55 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: False accusations

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

There is no guarantee of what will happen. Filing a false police report is a criminal offense and could be prosecuted by the State. If she lied and falsely accused her father, she should do the right thing and come clean and help get him vindicated.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 12/26/07, 11:55 pm


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