What to do if my friend stole a bicycle and later asked me for assistance in selling it but I had no knowledge of it being stolen?
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What to do if my friend stole a bicycle and later asked me for assistance in selling it but I had no knowledge of it being stolen?
When my fiancé and I set up the sale it was a sting. The police arrested us and questioned us. I think that they already had the charges made up because my friend admitted to the theft and told them that I had nothing to do with it (no knowledge, etc.). However, they still charged me with a F5 theft but him with burgalry and theft. Will I most likely be dismissed because he admitted complete fault?
Asked on February 8, 2014 under Criminal Law, Colorado
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Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
The unauthorized taking and removal of the Personal Property of another by an individual who intends to permanently deprive the owner of it; a crime against the right of possession.
Larceny generally refers to nonviolent theft. It is a common-law term developed by the royal courts of England in the seventeenth century. In the United States, most jurisdictions have eliminated the crime of Larceny from statutory codes, in favor of a general theft statute.
You are in a serious situaiton. I suggest that you immediately consult with an experineced criminal defense attorney in your locality. One can be found on attorneypages.com. based upon what you have written about, i cannot advise you whether or not the charge against you will be dismissed or not. Only your attorney can.
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