Do I need a lawyer if I was recently accused by my ex-girlfriend of stealing her credit card and using it without her authorization?
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Do I need a lawyer if I was recently accused by my ex-girlfriend of stealing her credit card and using it without her authorization?
She filed a police report just yesterday. The truth is that I used it while she was present with me to put gas in her car, buy food, etc. However, now she wants to get me in trouble so she filed a police report. I was recently contacted by the police department where she lives, however, I live in another state. They are requesting to speak to me. Do I have to call them back? Also, if I don’t call them call or respond what can they do?
Asked on July 8, 2015 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
I would definitely contact an attorney about this. I would contact one who practices locally to where the criminal complaint was filed. They can best advise you further (and pocssibly use their local contacts with the police, DA and court to your best advantage). However, I would not speak with the police until until you get legal representation. You may say something incriminating, no matter how unintentional. Again, right now I would call a lawyer and go over your situation. And I would do it sooner rather than later; ignoring the police would not be a good idea. The fact is that you are potentially facing criminal charges.
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