Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

falsely accused

one of my employees stole somthing from my wharehouse and got caught he told the cops i accepted money and helped him steal the eqpment they arrested me at work and told me i had somthing to do whith it but whouldn't tell me what (trying to get me to confess)i said nothing. they don't have any evedence or anything all they have is someone elses confession, can they legaly arrest me and form a case out of someone elses confession that wasen't true.


Asked on 12/22/05, 10:52 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

ERICK PLATTEN LAW OFFICE OF ERICK PLATTEN

Re: falsely accused

Unfortunately you can be arrested on a false statement.

However, you have the right to confront and cross examine your accuser.

Know your Constitutional Rights.

If my office can be of any assistance feel free to contact us.

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Answered on 12/23/05, 4:31 am
Gerald R. Yoakum The Practice of Gerald R. Yoakum, P.C. A Full Service Law Firm

Re: falsely accused

yes they can, make no statements to anyone and hire an attorney quick! If you are in the Houston area contact us by e-mail or phone 281.485.0990

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Answered on 12/23/05, 12:36 pm


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