If I got charged with criminal possesion of stolen property but I had literally nothing to do with it, what do I do at court?
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If I got charged with criminal possesion of stolen property but I had literally nothing to do with it, what do I do at court?
We had people over and a kid stole a sign and left it in our backyard. My roomate brought it inside and left it there so we can deal with it tomorrow. I was sleeping while this was happening and had nothing to do with it. I told my roomate to get rid of it in the morning but before he did the cops came and charged my whole house
Asked on August 23, 2012 under Criminal Law, New York
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written you need to consult with a criminal defense attorney to represent you with respect to the possession of stolen property charge against you. I suggest that the best way to try and resolve the matter against you is to try and see if the district attorney's office will work out some plea deal with you since you supposedly did not steal the sign that you have written about.
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