My son was accused of theft,and is innocent. When he asked to see the video they refused.Should I get  lawyer?
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It is absolutely imperative that you get a lawyer if they are trying to prosecute him without showing you the tape. I mean lets be honest...If they are so sure he did it, why is it such a problem for the tape to be displayed. In my opinion, that tape would rule out all reasonable doubt!
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Legally, unless it is out right fraud or slander the editor of a newspaper has the right to add and delete contents of an article. Ethically is another viewpoint. I am sure your son was - as well as you - was very disappointed to see his picture was not there. It is not the best choice the editor could have made, albeit it was very calloused. But I do not think you have any legal grounds on which to challenge him. Do something special with your son and let him know how special he is to you and burn the newspaper.
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If the cameras or microphones are on public prop. there is nothing you can do about it.  If they were in your house that is trespassing.  Your lawyer should be helpful.  I assume he's taking this case on a contingency.  The better job the insurance investigators do, the less money he will likely make.  Perhaps you should find a new one.
875963
OK mom.  First of all don't make excuses for your son and let him suffer the consequences of his actions.  Second, each State had it's own laws and each of those laws has certain criteria that must be met in order to charge a person with that crime.  In Alabama there must be intent to commit another crime within that building in order for it to be a burglary (breaking and entering).  If that intent can't be proven then the appropriate charge would be some degree of criminal tresspass.    And by the way, the lack of a posting of a sign does not give anyone carte blanche to enter a building.  Hope it works out for you but most of all I hope he learns from his mistake.
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I don't know what I can say that will help you but I can reassure you that you are not the only one. My ex disappeared for the first 6 yrs of my son's life and then reappeared acting like he was the best dad in the world. He constantly contradicts what I say (ex.: my son has dental sealants and can not have sticky candy because it will rip them off but he insists my dentist is a head job who doesn't know what she is talking about, he also tells him he doesn't have to listen to the stupid things I say, that my son doesn't have to be responsible for anything -he's 10, and so on). He also created a tape using one of his friend's to play for my son. The contents consisted of this impersonator telling my ex that I did not love my son, I did not want my son, my ex could keep my son, etc. My ex also has no problem with my son seeing pornographic materials lying about his household. My son told of this and more to a Children and Youth Services agent who told me even though what my ex was doing was inappropriate it was abuse. Now for the grand finale, I stopped my ex from seeing my son for 3 months because he informed me he moved back in with his child molesting mother whom my son was to have no contact with and while the investigation was taking place and I was trying to modify the custody arrangement. During this time he filed contempt charges against me, initially sending to the wrong address (one that didn't even exist) so I missed the first hearing. I later received a visit from a constable telling me if I didn't go to the next one I would be sentenced to jail. I had proof that he sent it to the wrong address before we had the hearing. At the hearing my ex couldn't decide where he was living or for what amount of time, stated I had denied him my son longer that occured, and brought forth info that his mother was recently forgiven for molesting her sons (my ex and his brother). The judge decided that he knew my ex had lied about the extended time but I was also in the wrong because I should have known (even though I lacked the resources to find out and frankly my ex should have informed me since he knew, I forgot we are still supposed to wipe their asses even after we are no longer together) that his mother was forgiven for her most heinous act and that he was no longer living with her. Never mind the fact that we had contact since I stopped letting him take him  and my ex could have mentioned it, never mind the fact that my ex couldn't even figure out where he was living, and never mind the fact that not once did I tell my ex he could not see him, that he could not take him, I WAS STILL IN THE WRONG. I was in the wrong for trying to protect my son. My fiance summed it up nicely, the courts are currently favoring the men. The court does not take the child's welfare into consideration just what they want as they are deciding.
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If you can prove it. See a lawyer!
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The simplest reason is that the store did not want to allow you back there to view it. This may have been as someone else mentioned about not wanting to reveal location/information about their surveillance system.\n\nOr it could have been because many companies have a police to limit liability that only allows any information on customers (including video of them in the store) only to be released to the police, and only under certain conditions, such as allowing the officer to view it in store, but not releasing a copy to the police without a subpoena.\n\nAlso, most businesses have a strict policy that only employees are allowed in certain areas, with exceptions made for police/fire/paramedics under circumstances that require their assistance.\n\nWhile you may feel it is your right to examine all the evidence, it's not really. The police gather the evidence and examine it, then present it to the prosecutors, who also examine it. During discovery, the prosecution releases photographs, records, copies, etc., of the evidence to the defense attorney. Those are the only people who are involved in examining the evidence in a criminal case.\n\nBut, if you get with the detective investigating this, and talk to them about it, it's possible that he/she may allow you to come in to view the tape. Whether or not they allow you to do so is entirely up to their discretion, though.\n\nAll in all, my guess would be that you not being allowed to view the video at the business was due more to the business' policies than anything else.
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You cannot compel anyone to take a polygraph test. Not to mention that results couldn't be used in court.\n\nWhat are you using as a basis of fact? Just the word of your son? Or have you obtained reports about what happened. And most importantly, why are you bringing this up five years later? Please tell
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Get A lawyer My Hubbie got caught up w&#92;his bro well the prosucuter told me he'd get  a year, I got a lawyer he only did the time it took to get him a court date do not plea to nothig that what he did now that stuff is always on his record .besides around here they r getting reall tough on d.v
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You can't since you already plead guilty with a plea bargain. They wont listen to you anyway since he has violated probation. Your sons problem is that he looks more guilty by violating his probation. A violation to a judge is like telling him to go and screw himself. I suggest that you put him in a halfway house, and send him to treatment if you want any leniency at all. The people there can get the charges dropped, you can't as a parent. It is a conflict of interest to a court. The court could see you as part of the problem, and not a solution. That is the way the system works today, and there isn't any way around it.
109672
Find proof and contact the county attorney with your proof.  It will be up to them to prosecute depending on how much evidence you have.  If your evidence is insufficient, they will not prosecute.
75861
The short answer is that if you have no solid evidence, the police will not listen to you. Also, the person you accuse could sue you for slander.
278763
You need to pose your question to a lawyer in your local area. Your son may have a remedy through the courts, but there may be time restrictions that could bar recovery.
1068191
It can't be handled in one trial.  Theft is criminal, and malicious prosecution and breach of contract are civil.  The DA won't touch them.  If you don't have a lawyer to bargain with the DA, then your best bet is to sit tight, gather your evidence, and defend yourself at the criminal trial.  If the DA wins, your case may be sunk; but if the DA loses you will be in a better position to sue the witness whom you believe lied.  You can sue in civil court, and you might be able to sue in Small Claims without a lawyer.
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You can get an attorney.  They often can make the situation better.  You can also prove your innocence.  Have photos, diagrams, etc. showing exactly why you didn't really deserve the ticket.  But i'm betting you did deserve the tickets.  Get an attorney is your best bet.
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yes. I could better answer your question if you posted a link to said pictures... just kidding\n\nhow old were you when the pictures were taken? if you were under age you could get him in some big trouble.\n\nfind a lawyer.
705963
I am sorry to hear about your child, however i would suggest that your lawyer should be finding the expert witnesses in any case such as this, and if he is unable to do so then i think it best that you find a lawyer who can - this is what you are paying your lawyer for ( or what they are taking there possible fee for) and if they are unable to do this then i would be very suspect about there ability to try the case to a successful outcome. \n\nGood luck