QUESTION
Don't they need evidence to charge me with arson?
Asked on May 18th, 2016 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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He was trying to say I was burning stuff. I was trying to stop him. He admitted to burning it down but is trying to say I burned toilet paper. The only thing they have is the kid saying he did it and him saying I was burning things. I told the cop I didn't because I didn't.
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The testimony of a witness is evidence. If he says you did it, that is enough to find probable cause you did it, and therefore it is enough to bind you over for trial. You might still win the trial if the jury does not accept the testimony of the witness as constituting proof beyond a reasonable doubt. This appears to be a winnable case, though winning would not be guaranteed. Good luck.
Answered on Jun 14th, 2016 at 6:21 PM