Can they convict my friend of a felony charge just off of pictures and a 911 call alone?
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Can they convict my friend of a felony charge just off of pictures and a 911 call alone?
My friend was charged with aggravated false imprisonment. The only witness is the victim and she refused to cooperate with the courts.
Asked on January 16, 2019 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Yes, they can, if that evidence is credible (believable) and strong enough to convince a jury "beyond a reasonable doubt" that the crime was committed; there is no legal requirment for witness or victim testimony for a conviction. Photographs and a 911 call are apt to be strong or compellting evidence, so it is certainly plausible that he could be convicted.
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