My question involves criminal law for the state of: Pennsylvania
I am being charged with burglary and theft, and I did not commit the crime. I know who did but the person who did is the one that told the police that I did this. His statement is the only evidence that they have against me, and he has a record of stealing the exact same thing. He has a long record, all theft. But they are believing him...he is also on probation and this would have been his third strike. What can I do to prove I this? The police came and questioned me about the crimes that had been committed and I told them everything I new at the time. They came to be because the stolen items had been sold in my name, he told me that it was his and he needed the money and didnt have his ID. I trusted him and didn't think anything of it, I told the police all of this and offered to write a statement, but was told not to. After speaking to the police about this I went to the guy and asked him to tell me the truth, was it stolen? and he admitted to me that it was, I am scared to even tell the cops this because they already want me in jail. How can I prove this. I do not have any kind of a criminal record or past run ins with the police. I'm scared they won't listen and will just put me in jail. I honestly think that the guy became an informant for them and that is how he is getting out of this and why they are believing him. How can I fight this? please any help you can give would be greatly appreciated!!!

