Lawyers- help!!

[WVU alpha phi]

Originally Posted by valkyrie

I can't give you legal advice and I'm not familiar with the laws of your state blah blah blah disclaimer -- however, as a former criminal defense attorney I will say in no uncertain terms DO NOT SPEAK TO THE POLICE AND DO NOT SPEAK TO A PROSECUTOR, UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING.

I wouldn't worry about looking childish in front of the police, but I don't think having your parents come with you will accomplish anything. The reality is that you're on the hook for whatever you told the cop. Assuming you get the citation, you can try making a deal -- I doubt an attorney is necessary for that, again, if you know what you're doing.

I'm supposed to go to the station on Monday, I was going to go at it alone- no lawyers, no parents. But I have NO idea what I'm doing. I've never been in trouble (not even a speeding ticket) and I'm totally unfamiliar with any policies. WVU did just release a statement though talking about fines and stuff- it said a fake ID could cost up to $500 and will remain on your record for 7 years.

Am I held accountable for all the information I told the police today? It was over the phone, I haven't done anything face to face yet. Monday is supposed to "take care of things" I think. Now I'm worried I'll say something or sign something to sabotage myself.

[adpiucf]

GET A LAWYER.

There may a student advocate service on your campus who can refer you to someone.

ETA: I am not a lawyer, but if I were in this situation and I had to deal with police and prosectors, the first thing I would want to do is arm myself with protection and get someone with knowledge of the legal system to advocate for me and make sure that I got every possible opportunity to put this behind me so it doesn't follow me later on when I might apply to jobs, grad programs, loans, etc.

[FHwku]

http://www.findlaw.com/

[sugarplumfairy]

Originally Posted by WVU alpha phi

I'm supposed to go to the station on Monday, I was going to go at it alone- no lawyers, no parents. But I have NO idea what I'm doing. I've never been in trouble (not even a speeding ticket) and I'm totally unfamiliar with any policies. WVU did just release a statement though talking about fines and stuff- it said a fake ID could cost up to $500 and will remain on your record for 7 years.

Am I held accountable for all the information I told the police today? It was over the phone, I haven't done anything face to face yet. Monday is supposed to "take care of things" I think. Now I'm worried I'll say something or sign something to sabotage myself.

Everyone on here is giving you good advice...if you don't know what to do, get a lawyer, tell the police if they call you back that you don't want to say anything more without a lawyer.

That is what the experts get paid to do..answering the most innocent of questions can get you into big trouble

I wish you luck