Q: Family member falsely gave my address when arrested, what can I do?
A few months ago a family member who has been living in another state came back to my area for a few weeks and was arrested on multiple felony charges. When he was arrested I assume he falsely provided my address as his current residence because I have received multiple letters from the local court addressed to him. I tried going to the court to explaining the situation about a month ago but I received a third letter today.
I don't want to get into too much about their charges, but according to arrest records, there was a weapon involved, he resisted arrest and was in the possession of a felony amount of hard drugs. He has returned to his home state and I do not believe has any intentions to return for court. Between things I've seen in the news and the nature of the charges I can't help but worry about what could happen if an arrest warrant is issued and the police believe he lives in my home.
Is there anything I can do to convince the court he does not live here?
A: If an arrest warrant is issued, the police probably will visit your home for the purpose if arresting him. Be prepared to prove your identity and, if you want, give them what you know about his current address.
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