If a liquor commission investigator charged me for buying alcohol for a minor and said he would tell the judge to go easy on me for cooperating, can I trust him?
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If a liquor commission investigator charged me for buying alcohol for a minor and said he would tell the judge to go easy on me for cooperating, can I trust him?
I’m 21. He told me because I cooperated he would ask the judge the lower the charge to a fine and violation and after a year it would drop. Should I trust his word and do nothing? He said as a student they would be more lenient. I graduate a week before my court date.
Asked on April 16, 2012 under Criminal Law, New Hampshire
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes and No. Yes because the investigator can always let the judge know how he feels about you being sentenced in this matter and put in a favorable recommendation. I say No, because sentencing will always be up to the judge based on the given circumstances no matter who promises to put in a good word for you. Your best option in terms of protecting your criminal record is to contact a local criminal defense attorney in your area to help navigate you through your case and assist you in keeping your criminal record in tact.
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