If a cop asks you to come make a statement but it's voluntary should you go or no?

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I have a friend that had a cop come to the house and ask her if she was going with a minor child to houses asking for donations under false pretenses. She admitted to the cop apologized and said she fell on hard times. The cop was happy she was forthcoming and said he needed to speak with the person who made the complaint and would get back to her. She has no theft convictions on her record. What do you think will be the outcome. Will she be arrested or asked to pay back the money which was $160 dollars.

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Jay Meisenhelder ·
To answer your first question, one should NEVER talk to the police without an attorney. It's just a bad idea all around. Your friend made a big mistake in talking to the police to begin with. She voluntarily admitted that she broke the law, and if the prosecutor wants to charge her (forget what the person who filed the complaint wants; it's not his/her decision) then the admission can be used to convict her. However, under the circumstances, my guess is that she will be given a summons to appear, will be allowed to please guilty, repay the money, and be placed on probation.
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