How can someone be arrested for harrassment without proof?

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How can someone be arrested for harrassment without proof?

My friend turned herself in today after she learned that there was a warrant out for her arrest, issued by a woman that she lives with. The problem is, my friend has never harrassed this woman, and there are plenty of witnesses that stay with them 24/7 who can verify that the woman has never been harrassed by my friend. How can someone get an arrest warrant without submitting any evidence to support his/her claim? It seems twisted to be able to have someone arrested that easily. How can we go about clearing her name?

Asked on June 1, 2012 under Criminal Law, Alabama

Answers:

Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Unfortunately all a person has to do is file a police report alleging that certain criminal conduct has occurred and criminal charges can be filed as a result. Once information is obtained by the police, that information is then turned over to a prosecutor or the court in which a criminal warrant can issue if probable cause exists, regardless of whether the person accused of the offense has been questioned about it or not. 


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