If I think that I was treated unfairly and wrongfully arrested for trespassing, should I fight it or leave it alone?
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If I think that I was treated unfairly and wrongfully arrested for trespassing, should I fight it or leave it alone?
Last night, some of my friends and myself were at a small local bar watching a band play. Upon leaving, I was slightly intoxicated and was not thinking before I took the action of grabbing a painting off the wall and leaving with it. It was found out that I took the painting from the wall and I was found by the city police. I had agreed to return the painting in person. Upon returning the painting, I gave a serious sincere apology. The bartender did not press charges. I was told that I was not allowed back. Upon leaving, I was being harassed and assaulted by individuals outside.
Asked on August 11, 2012 under Criminal Law, South Carolina
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written with respect to the event that you were involved in where you admittedly had been drinking too much, I suggest that you simply let matters lie. from what you have written, you easily could have been charged with a crime. Prudence suggests that you let things lie.
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