If2 people are in a store and 1 was seen on camera stealing, how can the other person later be charged with conversion?
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If2 people are in a store and 1 was seen on camera stealing, how can the other person later be charged with conversion?
The person who was seen on camera is not being charged with anything. She has been a clerk in the city court for many years. She is extremely close with all the judges, lawyers and the prosecutor. They are not doing anything with her. They sent me a summons to appear in court and want me to take a plea of no jail and nothing on my record. I didn’t leave that store with anything. I worked in law enforcement and was fired because of all of this. What are my options?
Asked on February 13, 2012 under Criminal Law, Indiana
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written it seems as though there is somewhat of a complicated fact pattern that makes answering your question somewhat difficult but I will do my best. If one of the 2 people was charged with the actual theft, but theother person who did not do the stealing but was the accomplice can be charged with "conversion" which is a civil term for unlawfully taking the item after the person who stole it took it.
The reason why the person who may be in a civil matter for conversion but not charged with theft is because that person did not actually steal the item but rather got possession of it after the fact.
I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney about your situation and not be concerned about the other person.
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