QUESTION
Can I beat the charge even after she told them I had nothing to do with it and they still charged me?
Asked on Mar 30th, 2014 on Criminal Law - Tennessee
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I have been charged with shoplifting. I was with my girlfriend and she stole some things.
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You have the right to remain silent. Only idiots talk to investigators/cops. Remember, no matter what you say it will be twisted around and used against you later.
Answered on Apr 02nd, 2014 at 7:32 PM
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James S. Lawrence
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It sounds like you will have a reasonable chance of beating the charge at a trial, but it is not certain. If no one saw you handling any illegal item, and you did not confess, and the girlfriend is not testifying against you, your chances would be fairly decent.
Answered on Apr 02nd, 2014 at 7:32 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
Yes especially if she testifies at trial.? They have to show that you did something to help her steal.
Answered on Apr 02nd, 2014 at 7:32 PM
James Edward Smith
They don't believe co-Defendants.
Answered on Apr 02nd, 2014 at 7:32 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
Since you were with her, you too are guilty for the theft.
Answered on Apr 02nd, 2014 at 7:31 PM
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Engage an attorney to defend yourself as quickly as possible, do not speak with the authorities until you do. If you are not guilty then you should not suffer a conviction but, if you are found guilty this is a very serious situation and potentially can have detrimental effects on your future.
Answered on Apr 02nd, 2014 at 7:31 PM
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That decision will be up to the prosecutor and who they believe. You need to be represented by an experienced criminal defense attorney that regularly handles shoplifting or retail fraud charges.
Answered on Apr 02nd, 2014 at 3:48 PM
Michael A. Colavecchio
Obviously, when some is charged with a crime and they have a co-defendant(someone else also charged with the same crime), and that co-defendant wants to admit guilt and tell the prosecutor that the other person didn't do anything and/or didn't know the crime was going to happen, that helps. However, remember that the credibility of a person admitting guilt to a theft charge (which is a crime of dishonesty) may not be very strong just based on the fact that they admit to, essentially, being dishonest. You still need an attorney.
Answered on Apr 02nd, 2014 at 3:45 PM