Can I be charged for a crime i did not commit ?
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Can I be charged for a crime i did not commit ?
My friend took the rental car without my permission. He was later charged with
multiple offenses involving the car. They need my permision to search the car.
However, I am afraid that they will find anything in the car and charge me
instead of my friend. What are my options. How can I avoid being prosecuted for
a crime and incident i had no involvement in.
Asked on October 18, 2017 under Criminal Law, Connecticut
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You can't be charged unless there is evidence that *you* were the one who committed (or at least assisted with the crime): you are not resonsible for another person's crime. If whatever they find points to you, then, yes, you coult potentially be charged--but only if the evidence does point to you as the perpetrator.
You are not going to be able to stop them from searching the car forever: for example, they could get a search warrant, if necessary. You may wish to cooperate, though if you are worried about anything in particular (i.e. you fear there is evidence against you), retain a defense attorney first and follow his/her advice.
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