What to do about a potential criminal charge?
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What to do about a potential criminal charge?
When I was drunk I ran out of a liquor store with some bottles. Now they have my mugshot posted and have already filed the report. What can I do to stop this from being put on my record? When I called the store manager she said a report had already been filed but would call me back if she could do anything.
Asked on March 25, 2012 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
First I would stop talking to anyone at the store because the things you say can be used against you as an "admission" in court. If a police report was filed, the police have to determine if a crime was committed, and if so, they present that information to the local prosecutor to determine if any criminal charges will be filed and warrants issued. In this matter, what appears to be a case of theft, you could be arrested and later charged, so I would definitely consult a criminal defense attorney in your area to determine a course of action if are indeed criminally charged in his matter.
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