Boston, MA asked in Criminal Law for Rhode Island

Q: i was stopped shoplifting N i ran but they got the license plate BUT IT ALSO wasnt my car it was a friend of mines

They called my friend questioning her about me she said she doesnt know who it is! The police said if she doesnt say who it is they will

Issue a warrent they sent her pics she still insist she doesnt know who it is an now he is saying he will be investigating an she will be charged with obstruction if he finds out she knows who is in the pictures! Can they really charge her they know it wasnt her in the pics? An can they really go an find an arrest the person if they have no proof they even stole or is he just trying to scare her into saying who it is in the pics? Can they do anything to either of us do they have the right? Or they just hoping tjey get her word an then they cN continue forward with this? I hope i explained it right!

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Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
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  • PROVIDENCE, RI
  • Licensed in Rhode Island

A: When you have a problem like this, it is best to see a criminal court attorney and retain them to assist you.

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