Mistaken Identity

With all of the crime reports and 911 calls that the police receive, cases of mistaken identity are bound to occur. Perhaps you were in the wrong place at the wrong time, or a criminal profile was released that bore a strong resemblance to you. Whatever the reason for the mix-up, you have been arrested for a crime you didn’t commit and are now facing charges while the real criminal has evaded arrest.

When police arrest the wrong individual, it is almost always an honest mistake. Police often have to search for suspects with only a limited physical description to go by, so identification errors understandably occur from time to time. However, the police and court prosecution have a responsibility to use all available information to verify the identity of the apprehended individual to make certain that they have the right person in custody. Even with a considerable amount of evidence though, mistakes can be made.

If you have been charged with a crime that you didn’t commit, consider contacting a criminal defense lawyer immediately. A criminal defense attorney will assemble all available evidence to provide a strong defense and show that you are not guilty. They can help you prepare an alibi for your case and can look for weaknesses in witness testimony to show that there is too much doubt surrounding your case to convict you of the crime. Criminal cases often have an aggressive prosecution, so it is important to have an equally aggressive defense lawyer who will fight to prove your innocence.

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For sound legal advice and assistance with your mistaken identity case, don’t hesitate to contact the aggressive, experienced West Palm Beach criminal lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. today at 561-353-2800.