What are ‘papers being drawn against me”? mean?
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What are ‘papers being drawn against me”? mean?
Last weekend my Mom & I stayed at Aunts for baby shower. She allowed us 2 stay in her room. We left Sun.afternoon & later, she called me 2 demand I return her missing rings. I didnt steal her rings. i wouldnt do that to her. I love her. There were ALOT of people in her home over the weekend and her home was unlocked and empty Sun. morning while we were all at lunch. She claims she noticed it missing Sat. nite but didnt say anything until Sun. nite? Two of her adult kids are recovering **** painkillers addicts. Please help. What to do if and when the police show up?
Asked on May 13, 2009 under Criminal Law, Mississippi
Answers:
L.M., Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You don't state how old your aunt is or whether or not she may be suffering from the beginning of dementia. Paranoia and the thoughts that people are stealing from you are some of the first signs of a deteriorating mental condition of dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. If that is the case, the police have dealt with these things before and you'll need to bring it up with them. If that is not the case, and the police do show up, you might need to hire an attorney. If you cannot afford one, you can ask the court to assign a public defender to respresent you. Under the circumstances you described, it will be difficult to prove the case against you.
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