If I was cited for 5th degree theft for taking a bike seat from what I believed to be an abandoned bicycle, what are my options and how is this case likely to turn out?
Question Details: There were several abandoned bikes there, many with missing parts. The bike I took the seat from did not have any missing parts, though two bikes next to it both had wheels missing. The bike did have a severely corroded chain and flat tires. The level of corrosion on the bike was the primary reason I believed it to be abandoned.
The problem that you have is that even though you believed that the item that you took was abandoned, it was not yours to take. I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney about the facts of the case pending against you and the charge and the best way to try and resolve it.
