Have you been accused of committing a crime? This page offers general guidance for what to do when a law enforcement agency has informed you that you are a suspect in an ongoing investigation, or charges are filed against you.
Incidentally, if you have been falsely accused of committing a serious crime by someone other than police or a prosecutor, you could have a defamation claim. The following relates only to official investigations or accusations.
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When you are genuinely afraid of someone harming you, and you have specific reasons for that fear (such as past threats or harms), you may be able to obtain a restraining order. Once a restraining order is in place, the restrained party can be jailed and even charged with crimes for attempting to violate it. But the path to getting an order approved can be a rocky one.
