Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Possession of cocaine

My neice now 9months pregnant got arrested for posession and intent to sell cocain. I was subpeona to testify that she was staying in my house the day of the arrest and that she barrowed a pair of pants from me. I am ok with her staying at my house, but i'm not sure about stating the pants were mine. Should i state the pants were mine?.


Asked on 8/19/08, 9:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: Possession of cocaine

You should only tell the truth otherwise you will face charges of your own.

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Answered on 8/20/08, 7:58 am
Aaron Slavin Slavin Law Firm, LLC

Re: Possession of cocaine

If the pants were not yours, you should NOT go into court and lie under oath. You would be committing perjury and could be charged with a felony and receive up to five years in prison. If the pants were yours, I would highly recommend getting an attorney because you should not be required to go into open court, under oath, and admit to a crime that you may have committed. You would have a constitutional right not to testify in a way that would incriminate you. If you have any further questions and/or need help on this matter... please feel free to email me and/or contact my office tomorrow.

Aaron J. Slavin, Esq.

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Answered on 8/19/08, 10:29 pm


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