Q: Someone is making false accusations of a “physical argument “, telling me I WILL be sent to jail .What to do next ?
Recently got into a verbal dispute with my partners ex wife .
A few hours after this altercation a received a call from a cop .
He asked me for my side of the story , then he proceeded to tell that everything was okay and I was in no risk of getting arrested at that moment .
Two days have passed by and her family is making false accusations that I got “Physical” with her .
Threatening me that I WILL go to jail .
What steps can I take to make sure that I am safe.
Both from harrasment and legally too .
A: Do as much as you can to document the situation. Write down everything that has happened. Gather names of witnesses if any. Follow up with the police officer who called and tell them about the threats. Under no circumstances should you contact the person who you had the altercation with. Finally, set up a consultation with a local attorney to discuss this.
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I would suggest that you set up a formal interview with the officer that has been in touch with you and have an attorney present on your behalf when you make your statement. If you come off as truthful during your interview, you should not have anything to worry about, despite what your ex partner's new wife's family may be staying. However, as always, all situations are extremely fact specific.
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