False Accusation Legal Steps

Summary

False accusations can lead to charges even without concrete evidence. Consult your attorney, avoid payments if accusations are false, and cooperate with investigations. Let your attorney manage communications.

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Someone is trying to press charges on me but does not have any proof that I took something from them also I got an attorney and they called that person and asked them if we could settle this before going further they said they wanted $* and they won't move forward in the case I do not want to pay them $* because I feel like that is accusing me and saying that I did it so if I say go ahead and do what you have to do will anything happen there is no proof that I took anything there's no concrete evidence right now a detective called me and said they are doing an investigation what should I do
In Louisiana, charges can be pressed even without concrete evidence, but the burden of proof lies with the accuser. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Discuss your options thoroughly with your attorney.
- Avoid making any payments if you believe this is a false accusation.
- Cooperate with the investigation but let your attorney handle communications.
Is there any particular aspect of the investigation you're worried about?
I live in North Carolina
Since you are in North Carolina, here are some general steps you might consider:
- Discuss your options in detail with your attorney.
- Avoid making any payments if you believe the accusation is false.
- Cooperate with the investigation, but let your attorney handle communications.
Is there any particular aspect of the investigation you're worried about?