If a criminal complaint was filed against me and I have been named a suspect, what should I do?
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If a criminal complaint was filed against me and I have been named a suspect, what should I do?
I performed a construction job that the client refused to sign a contract – so it was a design build. I took 6 draws over 5 months and in each draw it had the amount of the builder fee. Each of these draws were approved by the client. On the last draw the client said I was not supposed to take a reasonable fee because I was a partner in the project. I was never given any business plan, pro-forma, partnership plan – nor was any signed. I am being set up. Should I speak with a criminal defense attorney? In Kent County, MI.
Asked on September 20, 2010 under Criminal Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you should indeed speak with a criminal defense attorney in your area as soon as you can. You need to have someone behind you who can get the records necessary to be able to evaluate the matter and see what is really going on, especially if you think that you are being set up in some way. What I am puzzled about is how you are deemed a "partner" here without knowing it. Are you listed on some of the building permits as such or other contracts with sub-contractors as such? Did you sign anything at all in that capacity? Bring all the documents that you have with you to see the attorney as he or she will need all the ammunition they can get to help. Good luck.
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