Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
courts/setencing
what would happen if someone is accusing me of burglery but has no proof.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: courts/setencing
Well... in my experience a District Attorney is unlikely to even charge a case if there was "no proof." If charges have in fact been filed against you, it would seem that your idea of 'no proof' and the District Attorney's idea of 'no proof' are obviously very different. Contact an experienced criminal defense attorney and talk to him/her about the facts of your situation. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, the court will appoint a public defender to represent you.
Re: courts/setencing
Accusations are just that. Without proof, the DA won't be able to prove a case against you.
The problem is - you don't know what proof they do have against you until it's too late. Don't disuss this with ANYONE except an attorney in a confidential communication.
If charges have or will be filed, don't delay. Contact a lawyer. They can assist with making bail and protecting your rights.
Re: courts/setencing
If they have no proof, then the DA probably would not file charges. If charges are filed, you'll need to fight them with whatever defenses you've got. If that happens, and you're serious about getting legal help, feel free to contact me.
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