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Accusation of Vandalism

A sherriff visited me this morning and told me that my ex-husband and his wife's car had been spray painted with the words ''Use birth control bitch.'' We have 2 mutual boys together, and since I left him 7 years ago, he has constantly harrased me with so many false allegations I can't even count them None of them have ever been validated because they simply were not true. The sherriff asked me my position and I told him I absolutely was not even capable of doing such a thing, and have no criminal background ever in my life. I was home all weekend. The apt. complex they live in has been struck by arson to several cars over the past year, and it has been in the paper as a big problem. (just thought that note was important.) The police officer told me I may be supeoned to court by the Livingston Co. Prosecuter, as well as asking me if I would take a polygraph. I said I would of course because I did not do this. My question is, does anyone have the right to supeona me just from what he says, and do I have to take a polygraph. I did not do this, and I don't feel like I need to continue dealing with this harrassement. There is no way that they can have any evidence since I did not do it. How can I avoid having to prove innocenc


Asked on 1/11/07, 11:56 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Accusation of Vandalism

Since no case has been filed, nobody will subpoena you. You do not have to answer questions for any cops. You do not have to take a lie detector test. If you do end up getting charged with the crime, do not give any statement to the police.

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Answered on 1/11/07, 3:52 pm
William Morrison Action Defense Center

Re: Accusation of Vandalism

You do not have to take a lie detector and you do not have to "prove" your innocence. If the sheriff had enough evidence to arrest you he would have done it. It is highly unlikely that you will be subpoened - he's just trying to make a case because he has little or no evidence.

My advice is that you not talk to the police or anyone else about this.

If it later develops that you are charged, you will get a letter to appear. Then you can call a lawyer.

My website gives more information at actiondefense.com

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Answered on 1/11/07, 6:20 pm


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