Legal Question in Elder Law in California

How can you prove a case that is put against you about elder abuse with money? There is a claim going on in my family that is saying my mother took money from my grandfather and she never did, the bank would not let her on the account.


Asked on 4/22/11, 9:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

�What can you do�? Hire an attorney, unless you know how to effectively represent yourself in court against a professional prosecutor intending to convict. No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or anywhere else are going to effectively help you in your defense, other than the advice to exercise the 5th Amendment right to SHUT UP and do NOT talk to anyone except an attorney about the case. Most police and prosecutors will happily tell you that 95% of people convict themselves by trying to be 'helpful and cooperative', either during initial contact, questioning, interview or interrogation. If serious about hiring counsel, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 4/22/11, 12:03 pm


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