Can you be charged “Receiving Stolen Property” without being arrested for it or knowledge of this charge?
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Can you be charged “Receiving Stolen Property” without being arrested for it or knowledge of this charge?
Asked on June 22, 2009 under Criminal Law, Indiana
Answers:
M.S., Member, Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Criminal prosecutions usually as follows: When alleged criminal conduct occurs, the police will make an arrest either 1) based upon a warrant, or 2) at the scene of the crime. Once an individual is arrested, he/she may be given a ticket/citation to appear in court, or, for more serious crimes, will be taken to the police station to be processed. Once at the station, the person will be held until their court date unless either 1) bail is posted, or 2) the person is given a promise to appear. At the individual's first court date, also know as the arraignment, the person if formally charged with the crime by the prosecuting attorney. Unfortunately, therefore, it is highly unlikely that a person could ever be charged with a crime that they were not somehow arrested for. However, if you provide additional facts with respect to the specific circumstances of this matter I may be able to clarify further.
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