QUESTION
Can my husband go to jail because of a girl's statement?
Asked on Jan 12th, 2013 on Criminal Law - California
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A girl wrote a statement saying she seen my husband carrying copper out of a house and they are trying to charge him he didn’t do it he is a good man is always at home with me what can I do to keep him out of jail.
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Michael J. Breczinski
Get him a lawyer. Fight the matter. Find out when this was supposed to happen and figure out where he was at that time.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 10:53 PM
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Francis John Cowhig
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If he is arrested and/or being charged, hire an attorney to represent him.
Answered on Jan 16th, 2013 at 7:48 PM
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Yes a person can get charged and tried if a WITNESS is giving testimony about an incident that they witnessed.? He needs to get an attorney...... now!
Answered on Jan 16th, 2013 at 7:17 PM
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Edward D. Flint Attorney at Law
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The state only has to show probable cause that a crime was committed and some evidence that he committed the crime. The word of one person is enough to establish that, but whether a jury would be convinced beyond a reasonable doubt is why you have a lawyer fighting for you.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2013 at 2:39 PM
Yes, the girl's statement is as good as any other evidence. The way you can help him is by making sure he hires a good lawyer.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2013 at 2:38 PM
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Cynthia Henley
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You can hire him a lawyer who can read any reports and investigate why the girl would make up a lie, if she did. Theft of copper is a felony and a serious offense.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2013 at 2:36 PM
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Law Office of Jared C. Winter
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You asked what YOU can do. The answer is nothing, other than hire a criminal defense lawyer for him. The girl's statements about your husband may or may not be sufficient for an arrest/conviction. Every case is unique.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2013 at 2:35 PM