Q: How can i be charged with Forgery if i never forged anything
i jus received notice i had a Warrant For Class E Felony Of forgery. but i have not forged anything
A:
You can be charged if the State believes there is probable cause to believe that you committed the crime it has charged you with. It very well could be that no crime was committed or they have the wrong person; that is something that can be determined when reviewing the discovery. With that said, I strongly urge you not to talk to the police or the prosecutor on your own. You will need an attorney. The prosecutor and law enforcement are trained to interview individuals and they routinely obtain statements from defendants and turn them into things that are something different than what was meant.
A felony forgery charge is a serious charge. I recommend you contact a criminal defense attorney immediately. The attorney will be able to gain access to the reports of the investigation and be able to talk to the prosecutor to get to the bottom of the allegations, and s/he can hopefully get it cleared up for you.
You might also consider an attorney who also does expungements as well. Assuming this matter is one that can get cleared up quickly, you will want the case expunged to ensure your record does not include a felony charge/arrest.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
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