I have been charged with criminal damage. The police summary says I was one of the instigators of the damage but really I was just going along with others. What do I do?
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Answer by Pearl Beaumont, Bronte 2024 NSW
- You should discuss this with your lawyer.
- In some cases you can negotiate with the police to amend the summary so that it better reflects your version of events.
- Your lawyer can also put your version of events directly to witnesses in cross-examination.