If you’re an alibi witness, must you speak to the police?
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If you’re an alibi witness, must you speak to the police?
So I went to a party and my boyfriend came to get me and took me to his mom’s house. We left there at 11:30. I was drunk the whole time. Well his ex-girlfriend has a personal protection order and she said we were following her at 11 o’clock on a road that we did not even drive on. I’m 16 years old and he is 18. Is there anyway that I can go to court without my mom finding out? And am I going to get charged with anything? I don’t even know the guy’s name that bought me the alcohol. Are they going to send me anything in the mail? Do I have to testify? His ex doesn’t know who I am, however, my boyfriend might have given them my name and address. Are the cops seriously going to come to the door?
Asked on July 26, 2010 under Criminal Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Slow down and take a deep breath. Although I can understand why you may not want to have your parents present when the police talk to you about the circumstances and what went on, it may be a good idea to face the music now and make sure that your rights are protected. Parents do that best. They will find out eventually, believe me. The police will come to your home or school or where ever to speak with you. They have an obligation to investigate and great power in tracking you down. Avoiding talking to them is not a good idea. It will only make things worse for you in the long run. You have to tell the truth and what you remember. Good luck.
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