Cincinnati Lawyer, Scott A. Rubenstein

Attorney Scott A. Rubenstein

Being wrongly accused of a crime, or worse, wrongly charged of a crime and put into jail is scary and happens more often than you think. Witnesses identify the wrong person all the time. If you find yourself or a loved one in a situation such as this, the best thing to do is contact an experienced criminal defense attorney. Unfair charges can be fought successfully with the best legal strategy.

If you have been falsely accused of crime, remember you have rights and the right to remain silent needs to be exercised. As much as you want to tell your version of the situation, the more you talk the more guilty law enforcement will believe you are. Wait until you have contacted the best criminal defense attorney.

Often, that criminal defense attorney is not hired fast enough because innocent defendants do not believe they need the help; they are innocent after all. Having a lawyer advocate for you will help the truth come forward as he will have law enforcement continue to investigate.

Gather all physical evidence that relates to the incident – clothing, photos, videos, etc. Find all documents or any records that may relate to the case – letters, emails, social media posts, legal records, etc. Get information from your phone that will show where you were at the time of the incident as well as any and all computer records. Don’t destroy anything that you think may hurt your case because that will only lead to suspicion.

Do NOT try to speak with a victim or a witness. And, do not voluntarily submit to any testing even though you know you are innocent. Even if your first feeling is that you can try to talk to the person that may be making accusations against you, don’t do it! Any conversation without your lawyer present can complicate the matter. In fact, you could be accused of attempting to intimidate a witness. Let your criminal defense attorney handle all of this.

The Bottom Line:  It happens. An innocent person’s life is thrown into shambles because of a false accusation. And, it doesn’t just land a person in unfairly in jail; reputation is on the line. If you or a loved one has been falsely accused, an experienced criminal defense attorney will help you protect your rights and give you the options available.  Call me. 513-260-2099