what are my legal grounds on a false terrorisric charge 3rd degree.
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what are my legal grounds on a false terrorisric charge 3rd degree.
i went to court on a citation, not a warrant for this charge. the commonwealth attorney tried to get the person to drop the charge, but wouldn’t. i pleaded not guilty because i am innocent. i have to go to trial in a couple of months. i have wittness that can testify on my behalf i was no where near this person on the night in question. if this person has no evidence against mewhere do i stand and do i need a lawyer to reprsent me.
Asked on May 20, 2009 under Criminal Law, Kentucky
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Yes you need an attorney. This is is a criminal charge and nothing to fool around with.
It sounds as though you have a sympathetic prosecutor. Hire an attorney who knows this court system; in other words one who is local. He will most probably know the people in the prosecutor's office. Hopefully they can work out some arrangement that is most beneficial to you. The case does not sound like a strong one.
But don't wait; these things are more easily handled early on. Frankly, I don't know why you have waited so long. This is a matter that could leave you with a criminal record. Take care of this.
If money is an issue than contact the public defender or legal aid. But whatever you do, do it now.
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