QUESTION
Can I get charges for stealing pressed on me after I took his things as collateral?
Asked on Dec 14th, 2016 on Criminal Law - Pennsylvania
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Guy owed me money. I took his tools as collateral. I told him to pay me and he gets his stuff back.
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Yes, you can be charged. The law would view this as he owed you money which is a civil claim, and you took his property which is a crime.
Answered on Feb 10th, 2017 at 5:40 AM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900