Q: My friends are being investigated for a crime and the public thinks I’m part of it but I actually am not at all.
My friends are being investigated for wire fraud and articles have been made about them being scammers. He is my childhood friend and we happen to be in a similar industry. The public thinks that we are in business together because we are friends but we aren’t at all. We post pictures together a lot will the police try to come for me to or will they know that I’m not involved through there investigation?
A: If you are not involved in the crime and have no connection to it, the police should not come for you as a suspect. It is possible that they may want to speak with you to gather information or clarify your relationship with your friend, but they should not treat you as a suspect. However, if you are concerned about your involvement, it may be a good idea to consult with an attorney to understand your rights and how to protect yourself. It is also important to avoid any behavior that could be seen as obstruction of justice or interference with the investigation.
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