Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

My ex girlfriend was charged with misdemeanor Menacing 2nd degree because I provided a false statement following a domestic dispute at our residence on September 21st. Last week I notified the state police of my willingness to sign a statement stating that I lied because I want her case to be dismissed since she did nothing wrong. The state police investigator stated that I would be charged with 2 counts of Falsifying Business Records, Class E felonies and 2 counts of Providing a False Instrument for filing, Class A misdemeanors. Now I dont understand the felonies condsidering that the statement I signed against her clearly states that providing a false statement will result in a class A misdemeanor. I have talked to several police officer friends of mine and they all agreed that they cant understand the felony charges. I havent yet been charged. Is this investigator charging me correctly? My signed statement clearly states " Providing a false statement in New York State is punishable as a class A misdemeanor".


Asked on 10/24/09, 4:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Evans Robert S. Evans esq.

There must be more to this than you are describing or understanding. That being said, you must immediately retain an experienced criminal defense attorney before you do ANYTHING ELSE.You may contact my office to schedule a consultation.

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Answered on 10/29/09, 5:17 pm


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