What should I do if my son stole 2 rings and gave them to me?
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What should I do if my son stole 2 rings and gave them to me?
One was a 10kt ring with small diamonds and one was a school ring that wasn’t gold. He took them from a jewelry box while he was working in a house; he works for an exterminating company. The homeowner said they were getting fingerprint samples and taking them to the police. He gave me the rings. Should I return the rings to their front steps or should I wait to see what happens?
Asked on March 16, 2013 under Criminal Law, Maryland
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You should do nothing until you speak with a criminal law attorney. Both you and your son's legal rights are at stake here and having legal counsel is in your collective best interests. The fact is that he has committed the criminal offenseof theft and there are serious and possibly life-long consequences for this. Also, you could be charged as an accessory after the fact (since you are knowingly in possession of stolen goods). Again, speak with a lawyer ASAP.
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