Should my daughter plead guily even though she is innocent of the charge?
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Should my daughter plead guily even though she is innocent of the charge?
My 21 year old daughter and her 20 year old friend were at a baseball game. My daughter bought 2 beers: 1 for herself and 1 for a friend, who was over 21 and who bought her the ticket. My daughter was holding both beers, climbing the stairs to their seat. Her 20 year old friend offer to carry 1 beer because my daughter tore her ACL and was limping. My daughter gave her the beer to hold and used the hand rail with her empty hand. Security came up to them and asked for IDs. My daughter was charged with contributing to a minor.
Asked on August 16, 2012 under Criminal Law, Colorado
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If your daughter honestly believes she did not violate any criminal statute despite the charge against her stemming from the baseball game then she should pead "not guilty" at her upcoming arraignment. Before she appears, she should consult with a criminal defense attorney as to how to try and resolve the matter against her.
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