if Iget accused of stealing andI don’t have proof or evidence that the items were given to me, what can i do? And I am getting prosecuted?
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if Iget accused of stealing andI don’t have proof or evidence that the items were given to me, what can i do? And I am getting prosecuted?
I need to know if a lawyer is needed, or if not?
Asked on April 16, 2009 under Criminal Law, Arizona
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
I don't understand. Did you shoplift? Is there video? Who is accusing you? Were you arrested? Were you fined? Both? Who gave them to you? Is there a way to show you were given the merchandise? If the items were stolen and they were given to you, then you may be in trouble for accepting stolen property.
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