Gowen, MI Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

Yes, you can be charged. If you did absolutely anything to aid, encourage, or abet her - and usually they say that the second person was a "lookout" - then you can be convicted just as she can. You are right, you need a good lawyer. This is a crime of moral turpitude and could have long term consequences.

If the prosecutor believes him, they will dismiss the charges. If not, they will proceed with the case and let the jury decide who is telling the truth. They could also threaten to charge him with filing a false police report if he changes his story.

Anybody can sue anybody for anything. Winning is a different issue. First you would have to unconditionally ?win? the criminal charges by getting a complete dismissal based upon a finding of factual innocence. When charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can you be convicted, and what can you do? Raise all appropriate defenses with whatever witnesses, evidence and sympathies are available for legal arguments, for evidence suppression or other motions, or for trial. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate. If serious about hiring counsel to help in the criminal charges and possible later civil action, feel free to contact me. I?ll be happy to help fight this and get the best outcome possible, using whatever defenses there may be.