Can Someone Be Implicated In A Crime If There Is No Physical Evidence To Support The Implication?

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My friend was arrested for numerous felonies of burgulary and identity theft. She has substance abuse issues and with charges mounting, is now becoming "hostile", trying to implicate someone else.

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tephen Andrew MoscaCriminal Defense AttorneyJacksonville, FL ·
The short answer to your question is "yes." Many times there is no physical evidence but there is sufficient evidence, such as witness testimony, to implicate and provide the probable cause necessary to obtain an arrest warrant. Remember, you have few rights but the ones you do have, the right to remain silent and the right to a lawyer, are powerful. Also know that police can lie to you. Don't toss away your right to silence too easily. Speak with, or, if arrested, ask for, a lawyer first.
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Robert Pugh ·
People are arrested, charged, and convicted all the time without physical evidence. Other evidence can include, but is not limited to, testimony by other people, admissions by the accused, GPS or other technological data that implicates location at the scene of the crime, and many other methods of proviing criminal charges without traditional physical evidence. Every case is different from others so it is a good idea for you to consult with an attorney in your area who normally handles this kind of case.
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