Last summer I was walking to a grocery store from a bar with a friend. I was on my phone in front of my friend when I saw a squad approach - turned around and saw my friend had opened the door to a parked car (he had no intention of stealing anything).
We gave our story and my friend admitted that I had no knowledge that he was even in the car. 7mo later I get a summons to answer a complaint for this issue and there is no mention of me not knowing about the actions of my friend before they happened.
It says this is a misdemeanor case - what should I do? Do I hire an attorney or should I show up alone and plead not guilty and explain my case? As of yet, the other party has not received a summons. Will he be brought in as well? It says max penalty is 90days/$1000....what am I likely to get with nothing on my record?
Last question - when we were questioned the night of, the arresting officer recorded conversations with us where we both said I had no part it in while being questioned separately. Will these be brought to trial? I hope so.
Thanks.
We gave our story and my friend admitted that I had no knowledge that he was even in the car. 7mo later I get a summons to answer a complaint for this issue and there is no mention of me not knowing about the actions of my friend before they happened.
It says this is a misdemeanor case - what should I do? Do I hire an attorney or should I show up alone and plead not guilty and explain my case? As of yet, the other party has not received a summons. Will he be brought in as well? It says max penalty is 90days/$1000....what am I likely to get with nothing on my record?
Last question - when we were questioned the night of, the arresting officer recorded conversations with us where we both said I had no part it in while being questioned separately. Will these be brought to trial? I hope so.
Thanks.