I’ve been questioned about a crime, but not arrested, what happens now?
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I’ve been questioned about a crime, but not arrested, what happens now?
I’ve been accused of credit card fraud. Basically a customer at the restaurant I work at left their card at the restaurant. It was later used at a bar that I frequent often. I know all of the staff and they pretty much know me. That evening I was with other co workers (all of which worked that evening with me). The charge that was made was about $30.. Apparently, one of the new bartenders that were there pointed me out as the person that used the card. Mind you, I only use cash whenever I go out after work because I am a waitress and several of my co-workers could vouch for me using cash that night. The detective interrogating me was very intimidating.
Asked on November 24, 2012 under Criminal Law, Indiana
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You need to not talk. Your friends need to help you here with their affidavits (notarized) showing you did not pay with credit cards and only pay with cash. The problem here is you handled the ticket and then went to that bar. If you have not been arrested, you should consider lawyering up but be quiet for now. Do not engage in conversation with this detective. If anything happens wherein you are arrested or interrogated in this fashion, ask for a lawyer.
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