What to do ifI took the blame for a criminal charge to help put a friend but nowmy friend wants to admit what he did?
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What to do ifI took the blame for a criminal charge to help put a friend but nowmy friend wants to admit what he did?
I received 2 summons, one for possession of marijuana and one for drug paraphernalia. I am underage and was very intoxicated at the time but did not receive a summons for alcohol. The paraphernalia and marijuana was not mine and my friend did take responsibility for it initially but because I was so intoxicated I took the blame for my friend because I felt bad for him. Looking back at it, I never would have taken all the blame. My friend insists that he doesn’t mind taking the blame. How should I handle this situation in court and is this something that could potentially be dropped? Should I speak with a criminal law attorney? In Portland, ME.
Asked on January 12, 2011 under Criminal Law, Maine
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Yes, both you and your friend need to speak with a criminal law attorney in your area as soon as you possibly can. Lying to the police or giving false information is a crime in an of itself. May I ask: what was the outcome of the situation? Did you just pay the fine? Were there any other ramifications? These questions need to be answered here as well for the attorney so that he or she will know how to proceed. I think that you know that it was a foolish thing to do and that you may get in to more trouble now that things have come to light. But telling the truth is really the best thing for you especially. Good luck.
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