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being acused of forgery

I work for papa johns pizza and i delivered a pizza.The costomer said he dident give me a four dollar tip he said i changed the amount from $2.00 to four and forged his name.the cop wants me too come in to the station and do a handwriting analisis.To prove I am inicent by tuesday.If I dont call him he said they will put out a arest wareent. should i take the test or am I making a mistake.do i have a rite to refuse this test will this make me look more guilty?alot of hassel over $2.00.I guess the company tried too make it up to him but he wants to prosucute over $2.00 Tip. I have a clean record and never had anything like this in my life.I dont want to spend big money for a attorney over a small insodent. if i dont have to but i feal my rites are being vialated!


Asked on 3/06/09, 4:06 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: being acused of forgery

Do not go to the police station. Do not say anything to the police. Do not take a handwriting test. DO NOT GO TO THE POLICE STATION. DO NOT SAY ANYTHING TO THE POLICE. DO NOT TAKE A HANDWRITING TEST. If you meet a policeman, tell him you have nothing to say, and you want to call your lawyer.

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Answered on 3/06/09, 4:11 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: being acused of forgery

Exercise your 5th Amendment right to SHUT UP. Hire an attorney, do not speak to police or investigators without one.

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Answered on 3/06/09, 4:34 pm
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: being acused of forgery

You do not want a forgery charge that is for sure. I can't imagine this even going to court. I would try to have it dismissed in the interest of justice. Contact me directly.

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Answered on 3/06/09, 6:13 pm


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