Threatened with car vandalism charges. Should I hire a lawyer?
This happened in Upstate NY. Last week, I had an argument with a housemate about a drunken party that she organized and that got the house trashed. A few days later, her car was apparently broken into and vandalized for $500 worth of damage. I don't know more details and I had nothing to do with the incident. I was told that she will press charges against me because she thinks it was I who did this, in revenge for the party. Normally I would not be concerned, but my fingerprints are probably inside the car as she gave me a couple of rides recently. How serious is this, and what is my best move under the circumstances? Thank you.
Re: Threatened with car vandalism charges. Should I hire a lawyer?
The advise that I can give you will be down the middle of the three you already have.
First, I think consulting with an attorney is always a good idea. The answers that you will get in a forum such as this are generic at best and will not completely cover your individual situation.
Second, after you have consulted an attorney, you should follow the advice of Warren Redlich. Let sleeping dogs lie and do not alert the police to a situation that may not develop. Your housemate may not have contacted the police and/or the police may not see a valid case since that person does not have personal knowledge of who damaged the vehicle, only suspicion and if you contact the police, you could end up saying something that can confirm a false suspicion.
I would remember what is stated in the prior answer and give those answers to the police if contacted and then retain a lawyer or if you have already consulted a lawyer then call that person.
If you would like a consultation, you can contact me at 516.746.4747 or [email protected]
Joel R. Salinger, Esq.
Law Office of Joel R. Salinger
114 Old Country Road
Suite 440
Mineola, New York 11501
Re: Threatened with car vandalism charges. Should I hire a lawyer?
The advise that I can give you will be down the middle of the three you already have.
First, I think consulting with an attorney is always a good idea. The answers that you will get in a forum such as this are generic at best and will not completely cover your individual situation.
Second, after you have consulted an attorney, you should follow the advice of Warren Redlich. Let sleeping dogs lie and do not alert the police to a situation that may not develop. Your housemate may not have contacted the police and/or the police may not see a valid case since that person does not have personal knowledge of who damaged the vehicle, only suspicion and if you contact the police, you could end up saying something that can confirm a false suspicion.
I would remember what is stated in the prior answer and give those answers to the police if contacted and then retain a lawyer or if you have already consulted a lawyer then call that person.
If you would like a consultation, you can contact me at 516.746.4747 or [email protected]
Joel R. Salinger, Esq.
Law Office of Joel R. Salinger
114 Old Country Road
Suite 440
Mineola, New York 11501
Re: Threatened with car vandalism charges. Should I hire a lawyer?
The advise that I can give you will be down the middle of the three you already have.
First, I think consulting with an attorney is always a good idea. The answers that you will get in a forum such as this are generic at best and will not completely cover your individual situation.
Second, after you have consulted an attorney, you should follow the advice of Warren Redlich. Let sleeping dogs lie and do not alert the police to a situation that may not develop. Your housemate may not have contacted the police and/or the police may not see a valid case since that person does not have personal knowledge of who damaged the vehicle, only suspicion and if you contact the police, you could end up saying something that can confirm a false suspicion.
I would remember what is stated in the prior answer and give those answers to the police if contacted and then retain a lawyer or if you have already consulted a lawyer then call that person.
If you would like a consultation, you can contact me at 516.746.4747 or [email protected]
Joel R. Salinger, Esq.
Law Office of Joel R. Salinger
114 Old Country Road
Suite 440
Mineola, New York 11501
Re: Threatened with car vandalism charges. Should I hire a lawyer?
The advise that I can give you will be down the middle of the three you already have.
First, I think consulting with an attorney is always a good idea. The answers that you will get in a forum such as this are generic at best and will not completely cover your individual situation.
Second, after you have consulted an attorney, you should follow the advice of Warren Redlich. Let sleeping dogs lie and do not alert the police to a situation that may not develop. Your housemate may not have contacted the police and/or the police may not see a valid case since that person does not have personal knowledge of who damaged the vehicle, only suspicion and if you contact the police, you could end up saying something that can confirm a false suspicion.
I would remember what is stated in the prior answer and give those answers to the police if contacted and then retain a lawyer or if you have already consulted a lawyer then call that person.
If you would like a consultation, you can contact me at 516.746.4747 or [email protected]
Joel R. Salinger, Esq.
Law Office of Joel R. Salinger
114 Old Country Road
Suite 440
Mineola, New York 11501
