Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

Can I be convicted of destruction of property based on an admission to a friend?


Asked on 3/28/10, 9:36 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

If your friend is subpoenad by the prosecutor, their testimony regarding your admissions may be admissible against you.

Retain an attorney and confide only with that attorney. Good Luck!

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Answered on 4/02/10, 10:05 am
Gregory Casale Gregory Casale Attorney At Law

Yes you can. The DA can subpeona your friend into court and the judge can order him to testify. The advice above is sound. Get a good criminal defense attorney who practices in the court where you are charged and don't speak to anyone else about the case. You see what can happen.

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Answered on 4/04/10, 8:18 am
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

it is an exception to the hearsay rule, an admission against penal interest.

Call me with any questions. Speak to no one.

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Answered on 4/05/10, 7:28 am


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