Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Being accused of something you didn't do

An officer said if he shows my picture to someone and they say I did it. He said I can be arrested for that crime. Is that true.


Asked on 3/13/09, 4:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Murphy The Law Offices of Jerry Foley

Re: Being accused of something you didn't do

Yes. He can arrest you based on a photo identification, however the district attorney will have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed the crime for which you were arrested.

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Answered on 3/13/09, 4:10 pm


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