What happens if Ilied about my name to security ata casino using my sister’s name andshe is now getting a criminal trespassing charge?
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What happens if Ilied about my name to security ata casino using my sister’s name andshe is now getting a criminal trespassing charge?
I have to tell her the truth but want to know what kind of charges I’m looking at? There was no police involved.
Asked on October 7, 2010 under Criminal Law, Washington
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Your question brings up an area of the law that is much too complicated to discuss in this type of forum. It has to do with whether or not the State of Washington endows private security guards with plenary police powers so that are looked at as de facto police officers. Here it appears that they may be given those powers if as you state she is now being "charged" with criminal trespassing. The lying to the de facto police is just as bad as lying to the real police here. I would strongly suggest that you seek legal help here with this matter from a very good criminal defense attorney in your area. And tell you parents. They will be mad at first but they are there to help. Good luck.
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