Legal Question in Employment Law in California
i went on an interview today wit the edd they are going to file a criminal investigation for monies in received i was so scared i lied and said i did nopt receive the monies i dont know what to do i dont want to go to jail i have a good job and support four small grandchildren
2 Answers from Attorneys
You clearly need to consult with a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. I also don't think it is a good idea to admit you committed a crime on a public forum. This post is not confidential or private. Only speaking with an attorney in confidence is privileged and this isn't it.
�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. That includes on this or any other web site or public forum. 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 to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me.