QUESTION
What should I do about this burglary case?
Asked on Feb 06th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Rhode Island
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I got a phone call by my buddy and he said he found some scrap metal outside of a house on the sidewalk. We took it to the scrap yard and the owner of it said we went in the house and stole it. Now police want to question me for burglary.
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Michael J. Breczinski
Get a lawyer and do not talk to the police without the lawyer.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2013 at 6:31 PM
Geoffrey MacLaren Yaryan
If it was on the street it can't be burglary, but it can be a theft. If the owner is believed you can be charged with a burglary which requires the entry of a dwelling with the intent, in this case, to commit a theft.
Answered on Feb 11th, 2013 at 1:05 AM
John J. Carney
You should retain a good criminal lawyer and tell him the whole truth. Never lie to your lawyer or he will not be able to make proper decisions or advise you. Never talk to the police no matter what they threaten or promise, demand that all questioning stop and that you be given a lawyer.
Answered on Feb 10th, 2013 at 11:48 PM
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NEVER ever talk to the police without talking with a criminal defense attorney first. They're not out to get your side of things or to clear your name. They're hoping you'll say something that will implicate you in a crime and solve their case for them. Let's say you give them this story that you posted. You've just admitted possession of property that turned out to be stolen. Not good for you. Talk to a lawyer. Remember - the prosecution must prove the case against you.
Answered on Feb 10th, 2013 at 6:23 PM
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Get an attorney and do not speak of the incident until you have received counsel, especially the authorities and your friend. Get a separate lawyer NOW!
Answered on Feb 08th, 2013 at 3:17 PM
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You should contact a Criminal Defense attorney. It is not feasible for you to handle it on your own.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2013 at 3:17 PM
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Get an attorney immediately. I would not recommend that you not answer any questions without your attorney present. Remember that anything you say can be used against you, and will be if the prosecutor believes it will help him get a conviction.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2013 at 11:58 AM
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Don't talk to the police without an attorney with you. The police will not be happy with you, but you will undoubtedly incriminate yourself if you go in by yourself.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2013 at 11:58 AM
Hire an attorney. Give his name to the police. Have the police make an appointment with you through your attorney for an interview at your attorney's office.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2013 at 11:57 AM
You have the right to remain silent. Exercise your right! The moment you open your mouth, you will have sealed your own fate, because no matter what you say it will be twisted around to be used against you later. Hire a lawyer before you make a wrong move.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2013 at 11:57 AM
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Get a lawyer. Invoke your right to remain silent. You sound like you think you can talk your way out of this. The police will question you and get you to admit you took something that did not belong to you. Then, they will have corroboration of the story. You will be charged. There are several possible charges. Misappropriaton of lost property, receiving stolen property, residential burglary, conspiracy with the person who actually went into the house and stole the property etc.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2013 at 11:54 AM
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Never, Never, Never talk to the police no matter what.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2013 at 11:53 AM