Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

I was contacted by a investigator today and he told me some one filled a report saying I stole something from him. The investigator says there is a witness to the crime.

The investigator said he was giving me until Friday to give him the stolen items. He said after Friday he would put out a warrant for my arrest. He also says he can hold me until a trial and I will have to prove my case to a jury.

Is there anything I can do?

Can he arrest me without evidence I did anything. I didn't take anything. The person who is the "witness" has not liked me since I first them. I don't know what I can do at this point, I took nothing, and have nothing to return.

Why is the investigator giving ne two days before he files a warrant?

Thanks so much for the help


Asked on 7/06/11, 6:48 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

First of all, you don't EVER talk to the police when you are accused of a crime without a lawyer. Frankly, that was foolish and it could land you in jail. It could not have helped you. It may have harmed you. STOP.

You ask "is there anything I can do?" Yes. You have a legal emergency. You may lose your freedom. In the morning, drop everything you planned for the day and get a good criminal lawyer. That does not mean in a couple days, or next week. That means NOW.

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Answered on 7/06/11, 6:54 pm
Lawrence Lewis Lawrence Lewis, P.C.

You can hire an attorney. If you bring back the items you provide evidence against yourself. If you make a statement, the statement can be used against you in court. As far as evidence, the investigator has the words of the witness as evidence right now. I suggest that you hire an attorney. If you do nto speak to the investigator he will prepare a warrant, and you will be arrested. After you are in custody, it will be tougher to get an attorney. See my website: www.lawrencelewispc.com Good luck

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Answered on 7/06/11, 10:15 pm


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