Legal Question in Criminal Law in Nebraska

I recently quit my job at a youth treatment facility because they found out that 3 of the youth I was working with ran away one evening and called me to come and take them to one of the youth�s parent�s house. I picked them up after they had run from the facility down the street at a local supermarket and transported them to the father of one of the boys. I knew it was wrong; however, I also cared about those kids and did what I thought was right. If I did not take them then they would�ve hitchhiked from a stranger and who knows what would�ve happened. The treatment facility has their own police department and they want me to give a statement but I declined. They are going to try to send the case to the district attorney to file charges against me. Should I go in and give a statement or wait to see if the charges come through. I do not think charges would stand because it was one ride to a guardian�s house.


Asked on 10/26/11, 8:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Duke Drouillard Drouillard Law, LLC

There is no advantage for you to make a statement to the police and a very strong risk that you would incriminate yourself if you allow them to interview you. You have he right to remain silent; use it. You made a poor choice in this situation, but it seems to stem from genuine concern for the welfare of the youth. Good luck in finding a new job.

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Answered on 10/26/11, 8:34 am


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