What to expect if falsely accused of giving someone pills?

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What to expect if falsely accused of giving someone pills?

A boy at school got caught with pills and said that he got them from me which isn’t true. Now I’ve got a subpoena to go to court and was wondering what to expect. Should I speak with a criminal defense attorney? I’m in Davidson County, NC.

Asked on July 13, 2010 under Criminal Law, North Carolina

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

You absolutely should get a criminal defense attorney--NOW. The potential consequences--jail time; a criminal record; possibly fines as well--are very significant. An attorney will know how best to defend you, whether it is by challenging the case against you, providing an alibi or other defense, attacking a prosecution on procedural grounds, or possibly by bargaining to a lower offense. In the meantime, do not speak to ANYONE, especially the police or prosecutor's office, about this matter, until you have gotten and spoken with your attorney. (This will be exercising your Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, if asked by anyone official--you do not have to answer potentially incriminatory questions, even when subpoenaed.) Remember: you have an absolute right to an attorney, and if you can't afford one, one will be appointed for you.


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