What to do if I am currently under investigation for a possible charge of statutory rape?

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What to do if I am currently under investigation for a possible charge of statutory rape?

The detective will not give me a time frame, nor will he tell me who my accuser is. He has only told me that he is going off of hearsay. I have a testimony ready but I am unsure of what i should do until then considering I moved to another state before the investigation was started.

Asked on October 25, 2013 under Criminal Law, Virginia

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

You should hire an attorney to run interference here.  Not to in any way detract from the investigation - that would be interfering with the investigation - but to make sure that your rights are not violated in any way, especially if he is "going off of heresay" as you state.  Do not make any statements with out speaking with your lawyer.


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