What to fdo if I found a purse in a parking lot with no one around it and intended to track down the owner but was told by police that I might be in trouble?
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What to fdo if I found a purse in a parking lot with no one around it and intended to track down the owner but was told by police that I might be in trouble?
I checked the ID and secured the purse in plain view in the trunk of my car. I had every intention of attempting to reach the owner and or call police if unable to reach the owner myself. I was not arrested but was told by police they would be checking with the ADA to see about filing Theft of misplaced/lost property. My intent was to attempt to contact the purse owner. Woman checked purse and confirmed nothing missing from it.
Asked on January 13, 2013 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Based upon the fact that you were not charged with a crime I doubt that you will be. However, in the event that law enforcement contacts you about the purse you should refuse to discuss the matter and immediately retain a criminal defense attorney to represent you.
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