QUESTION
What should I do if my son was arrested for receiving a stolen items for a friend?
Asked on Aug 20th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Florida
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My son has a friend in Africa, who uses someone's credit card and purchases some items. And these items were mailed to my son’s address in the United States. Moreover, my son was arrested for receiving the items.
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Michael J. Breczinski
The question is whether you son knew what the friend was doing. If he did then he can be charged as a aider and abettor. Was he in on the theft You get him a good attorney.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 11:56 AM
An accused person should consult with an attorney who practices in criminal defense. If a person cannot afford to hire an attorney, the court will appoint a public defender.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2012 at 10:18 PM
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Contact and retain an attorney to represent your son. These are serious charges.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:36 PM
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Contact a lawyer and do not let him speak to the police without the lawyer present.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:35 PM
In order to obtain a conviction, the state will have to prove he knew the items were stolen or obtained illegally.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:35 PM
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You should hire an attorney. It is possible to get the charges dismissed or a good disposition depending on the circumstances.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:34 PM
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Hire a lawyer to try to negotiate restitution and probation.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:34 PM
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And your question is... It is against the law to receive stolen property.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:34 PM
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Have charges been filed against your son? If so, what you should do is hire an attorney to represent him. There's nothing that you can personally do to help him.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:33 PM
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You do not say whether or not your son is part of the process. Did he give this person his address to receive stolen property? Did he know what was going an and was he a willing participant? If so, he has some potentially serious problems. Time to hire an attorney.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:33 PM
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Hire a lawyer. Tell him not to talk to cops.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:32 PM
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Hire him an attorney. A little free advice for him: exercise the 5th Amendment right to SHUT UP and do NOT talk to police or anyone about the case except with and through an attorney.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:32 PM
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If your son had any knowledge that the items were stolen, he can be prosecuted and convicted. It is best to know how to deal with the police and prosecution when they come. No matter what they say, just say I want a lawyer. Keep saying it no matter what. Do not consent to any searches. Get a good lawyer to help. This is the same advice even if son did not know anything about the criminal activity. [sometimes sons have trouble admitting things to their parents] The police likely cannot arrest or prosecute the friend bc he is out of the country, but they can satisfy their blood lust by prosecuting your son. But, if they have no evidence of knowledge, then we can fight the case and win - or cut a good deal. These are felonies that will follow him forever if you do this wrong.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:31 PM
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Hire a lawyer. This is too serious for your son to try to handle himself. He is entitled to a public defender. This can be a state or federal crime. Don't think you can do this on your own. You can get a free lawyer if you can't hire one.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:30 PM
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Your son was arrested for receiving stolen goods. The government has to prove that your son knew the goods were stolen at the time he received them.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:30 PM
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Your son is in deep trouble and needs an attorney NOW. He should speak to no one except this attorney starting NOW.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:29 PM
Keven A. McKenna
Hire a lawyer. Mens rea is the defense.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:29 PM
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I would get an attorney for your son immediately, and I would never talk to the police without an attorney present.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 11:29 PM
James Edward Smith
Get an attorney. The prosecution has to show that your son knew or should of known under the circumstances that the items were stolen.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 10:33 AM
John Patrick Yetter
You should hire a good attorney to defend him in court, as this could result in jail time if the items are significant enough.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2012 at 11:53 AM
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Did he know that he was receiving stolen property? Either way, he should get an attorney. If he cannot afford one, he should request that the court appoint an attorney for him. Hope this helps.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2012 at 11:44 AM
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Get a good lawyer fast.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2012 at 11:43 AM
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Hire a good attorney to represent your son. He will need the help!
Answered on Aug 21st, 2012 at 11:41 AM
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Get him acquitted.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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Hire an attorney with experience in this matter. Your son is receiveing stolen property whether he knows it or not. Friends just do not send friends gifts , or newe goods on a regular basis. Your son should have known something was not right. Whether he is in violation of the law is not clear.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2012 at 11:38 AM
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Your son needs a lawyer. These facts are unusual enough that there may be one or more defenses to this charge.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Hire a good lawyer for him.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Bruce Arthur Plesser
Try the case.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2012 at 11:33 AM