Tiffin, OH asked in Criminal Law for Indiana

Q: How can I be arrested on a level 6 felony for assisting a criminal that was at my home and I did not know had a warrant

Person was at my home I was in the shower I heard knocking got out looked around wondering where this person was turns out he had a warrant was hiding and I opened the door they said they were here for that person I let them in let them search they had no warrant for my home no warrant paperwork for the person but I go to jail for assisting ???

Related Topics:
1 Lawyer Answer
Andrew L. Bennett
PREMIUM
Andrew L. Bennett
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Valparaiso, IN
  • Licensed in Indiana

A: You should contact an attorney as soon as possible to discuss the facts of the case. If the warrant did not list your address that could cause problems. Additionally, you will need an advocate to put forth your position in the case to obtain the best outcome.

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.