Q: An officer showed up at my house today said they wanted to speak with me said I had allegedly beat up someone
My girlfriend child and I was out of town and have witnesses to this and text from alleged victim sayin it was a lie can they arrest me
A: Yes, they can arrest for allegedly beating someone up. You should retain an attorney with experience in criminal defense to assist you in clearing the matter up. Police may not take your girlfriend's word for it. Gather together any receipts you may have for purchases made while you were out of town to reconstruct when and where you were on your trip. Some places may have video surveillance which will confirm your alibi.
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