an old friend (very old meaning i hate the guy, been nothing but trouble and got me in so many awful situations) is in a court case which has some relevance to me, he rang me 3 days ago being nice (i think the phone call was being recorded because he sounded a lot nicer than usual) then i found a message which was very un-formal from his solicitor almost trying to befriend me if that makes Sense and saying how i should help him out of this as i can, then the boy rang me today and started saying "you know the situation, i said is that a threat? and he replied no don't be stupid im not going to threaten you through the phone, but you know the situation", i could write the statement but i dont want to lie in court because i couldnt lie to save my life and b the other party is also very dangerous and as they are gang members have an awful lot of connections on my whereabout etc. these people know where i live and it is quite a difficult situation
im only 16 and don't really understand law but i was just wondering whats my legal rights in this situation because the calls aren't going to stop and i get a feeling it could lead onto more physically dangerous situation as he is involved with a few dangerous men and clearly doesn't have a brain
thanks for any anwsers
my parents aren't sure as their also worried about thier safety and the police can't do anything unless the boy turns up to my house, last time i called the police when the gang of boys turned up they said they didnt have a squad car to reach us and they couldnt do anythign unless the boys entered the property
i need more legal information so i know where i stand, but if there's anything ive learnt its police are shit until youve been stabbed so protect yourself
Answer by elysialaw
A solicitor should never ask anyone to make a false statement. Nor should a solicitor approach any minor without speaking to the parents first. (This is assuming the solicitor is aware that it is a false statement and you are a minor.)
If you feel you are being intimidated or coerced you should speak to your parents, who should in turn speak to the police or prosecutor involved in this matter.
Answer by JoelKatz
Is this a criminal case or a civil case?
What do you think? Answer below!
Orignal From: is it legal for a solicitor and the accused to ring and ask for a statement that is basically perjury?
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