Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    Zappo's Avatar
    Zappo Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Dec 23, 2009, 08:26 PM
    Possession of stolen property under 5000
    Ok well I bought this projector off one of my friends friends it was stolen. I paid $300 and put an ad online. An undercover officer came over and looked at it. Asked why the serial numbers were scraped off. I told him it was stolen(I think this was a bad move could I have I just said nothing?). I told him the guys name and he found out that he worked there as a cleaner. I told them that I didn't know it was stolen at first but later I knew. He never said I was charged yet. What's your thoughts on this? I gave them the projector as well. I was very helpful.
    Zappo's Avatar
    Zappo Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #2

    Dec 23, 2009, 08:33 PM

    This is also my first offense
    Fr_Chuck's Avatar
    Fr_Chuck Posts: 81,301, Reputation: 7692
    Expert
    		  
    #3

    Dec 23, 2009, 09:49 PM

    I think you really screwed up, first you knew it was stolen, you knew where it came from and chose not to return it.

    I would say that there is actually a good chance you may even be charged as a partner to the crime, unless the other person testifies you did not know anything about it.

    But you knowing all the details, I would say expect a warrant and a officer any time
    Zappo's Avatar
    Zappo Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #4

    Dec 23, 2009, 10:42 PM

    I told him I didn't know it was stolen at first but I found out later on
    Zappo's Avatar
    Zappo Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #5

    Dec 23, 2009, 10:44 PM
    Also I'm from canada
    Zappo's Avatar
    Zappo Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #6

    Dec 23, 2009, 10:49 PM
    Also he said I wasn't charged right now only took a statement I was 100 cooperative
    excon's Avatar
    excon Posts: 21,482, Reputation: 2992
    Uber Member
    		  
    #7

    Dec 24, 2009, 06:52 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Zappo View Post
    i was 100 cooperative
    Hello Zappo:

    I don't know why you're so proud of cooperating... Your mouth put you in jail.

    excon
    Fr_Chuck's Avatar
    Fr_Chuck Posts: 81,301, Reputation: 7692
    Expert
    		  
    #8

    Dec 24, 2009, 08:15 AM

    Yes, not sure why cooperating sounds like a good thing, this is not the ethics board, or the christianity or religion board, this is the legal boards

    Cooperating without first talking to an attorney and having a deal in place is normally the worst thing you can do.

    Ever admitting a crime without talking to an attorney is the last thing you want to do.


    And ever admitting a crime and guilt to someone you don't know is the worst thing you can do.

    I would be hanging my head in shame from a legal stand point that I helped the polcie without having an attorney and making sure my own butt was covered.

    Yes, they will do their investigation, and then in a month or two most likely come after you with a warrant.

    They want to get the other person arrested first, see if they need you to be a witness against them in court, then they will come arrest you to make a deal for you to testify.
    Zappo's Avatar
    Zappo Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #9

    Dec 26, 2009, 12:20 PM

    God damn it. I'm not going to jail but I will have a record. The cop said probation is my best bet.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Theft under 5000,possession of stolen property from employer [ 1 Answers ]

I work for a big retail store(outlet) for 3 years.we have a room there that it is my supervisor room and they usually keep all the defective stuff and also all the staff hide the items that they planned to buy latter(it is a mess there).all the staff keep their personal belongig there too.The day...

Theft Under, Possession of stolen property [ 1 Answers ]

I'm 25 and I'm being convicted for Theft Under, Possession of property by stealing a license plate. I wasn't caught driving the car, I was caught when towing my car. After that I gave a police statement saying what the story is hoping that I might receive Diversion since this is my first criminal...

Theft under 5000 x4 possession of stolen property x4 [ 7 Answers ]

me and some friends were arrested the other day for theft under 5000$ x4 and possession of stolen property x4 I am 16 and my friend is 15 and I was wondering what type of sentencing me and him would get for something like this... we are both first time offenders

Caught with Theft under $5000 and Possession of Stolen Property [ 10 Answers ]

I need someone's advice or help! PLEASE! I'm freaking out right now and not sure how to handle myself. Today I was caught with a few different item's all adding up to about $50. I was pulled into a office and the lady that monitored the store told me I was going to get a letter in the mail from...

Possession of stolen property [ 5 Answers ]

Hi, Im 19 and have no previous criminal record Canada I am being charged with possession of stolen property from my employer(they changed it from theft under 5000) for about $1000. Another employee was stealing and I received goods from him for being quiet. I mistakingly told the police what...

View more questions Search