What do you do if you are accused of a crime?

Answer 1

It depends on the degree and value of the object you stole. If it is grand theft, you will get sent to prison.

Added; Whoever accused you must be able to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt, with witnesses or evidence. If you did nothing wrong you have nothing to fear.

Answer 2

I seen people waiting on death row for 17 years and relased to new evidence that was proof he was jailed wrong. This goes for many of the jail population. Some are charge with a crime they did not committed and some were charged with a more agravated felony that put in jail most time that he should.

The laws are enacted by humans and the criminal justice system is operated by humans. Humans make mistakes.

Answer 3

Prove that you did not do it. Also consider the reason you are being blamed or accused. If you stood by and watched someone else doing something wrong and did not try to prevent it, you have some responsibility for what happened.

Answer 4

Then you are not alone. Your attorney should be able to help you.

Answer 5

Say nothing when interviewed beyond, "I want to speak to my attorney."

Then, consult legal counsel. Period.

Answer 6

That would most likely depend on if you actually committed the crime or not. If you did, you should probably call a lawyer if they have real evidence. Don't run. They'll chase you down.