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son inlaw accused

son in law and daughter was at a sub place he walks in and orders there subs wife sits out side with the kids but she can see what husband is doing and after he gets subs he walks out pass the manger and he leaves 2mins after that the place gets robbed the girl told police that the description of my son in law no this happen on sunday they waited for him at work then meet im at his took him to the police station read him of his rights and then question then they called his wfe asked her questions about what they did on sunday and she told them they threat him by saying all they have it on video and he wanted to see it and they wouldnt show he knows he innosent but th question is they are comming to his house search after he gets home from work they live in a trailor court this is so embarring for them how can they come back on this resturant for this humilation


Asked on 11/17/04, 2:03 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Mark Johns Mark Johns, Esquire

Re: son inlaw accused

Your son has provided an alibi which includes videotape evidence. Bith the sub shop and the police might be liable for maliscous prosecution. I offer free consultations.

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Answered on 11/19/04, 6:45 am
Charles A. Pascal, Jr. Law Office of Charles A. Pascal, Jr.

Re: son inlaw accused

Have the police charged him or not? From what you said, he was just questioned.

If he is not guilty, and the video evidence shows this, he could go after the sub shop for defamation, possibly malicious prosecution if he is charged. Police could be liable for malicious prosecution as well, if he is charged.

So far, the police have not acted inappropriately. They are investigating a crime, and following up on what the sub shop employees are telling them. If it goes further, and they charge him without evidence (or especially if there is evidence that they have that would clear him) they would be on the hook too.

Nothing can be done to stop them from searching the house if they have a warrant. Advice to your son in law...don't talk to the police any more. Call a lawyer. My number is 724-845-8340.

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Answered on 11/19/04, 12:27 pm


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