my son was wrongfully accused of robbing a store last night in Jacksonville, illinois. what to do next?
Asked in Jacksonville, IL on March 2, 2026 Last answered on September 10, 2026He was in another city with his family (wife, 3 kids, and grandmother) when it happened and has proof via pictures and Life 360. This is still considered an ongoing investigation despite these facts. How do we find out what exactly happened and who accused him of this?
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Free Consultation Get a criminal defense attorney involved today — before your son has any further contact with police — and let that attorney be the one who reaches out to the detective and the Morgan County State's Attorney's office to present the alibi evidence and learn what's actually driving this. That's both the safest and most effective way to get answers, especially while this is still pre-charge.
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