Q: Best way to contest Prima Facie evidence?
Maybe facing a receiving stolen property charge, on a piece of property I was unaware was stolen to begin with, was caught in possession under the direction of who I believed to be the owners, boy was I wrong. To be charged they have to be basing on prima facie evidence, correct? I am unaware of anything that could actually be used, unless they are trying real hard to contort the context of messages they may have read. What is the best way to combat this tactic?
A: No. They only need probable cause yo arrest or charge you. A prima facie case Is the burden needed to get past a directed verdict at trial. You should hire an experienced criminal defense attorney who can analyze all the facts and them develop the best defense to rebut that proof.
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