How to settle a difference with law enforcement without getting arrested?
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How to settle a difference with law enforcement without getting arrested?
The local prosecutor has said he’ll arrest me on a misdemeanor charge if I do something I believe I have a legal right to do. This arises entirely from a dispute between me and fellow business owners. If this matter needs to be in court, which is doubtful, I’m sure it belongs in a civil court, not in a criminal court. The prosecutor has not heard my side and it appears he’s not interested in hearing it. What are my options?
Asked on November 12, 2010 under Criminal Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Your options here are really one option: to hire an attorney to review the matter on all fronts - business and criminal - and to let you know where you stand on each. Once you know then he or she can help you figure out the best strategy for dealing with it. You seem to be being threatened for what you believe is your right to do something. But why the prosecutor's office is getting involved is really a little puzzling and I think that one may need to hear the whole story here in order to give any advice. Would the charges have to do with splitting assets of the business with your partners? Really, more needs to be known here. Good luck.
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