Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

''Can you be arrested for returning purchases without a receipt

I was recently arrested at a major franchise the

charge was receiving stolen property, which was by

no means stolen, i just dint have the receipt, it was accidently thrown away. when I gave them my ID which

was required the manager held it and said it was fraudulent''it wasnt! she said leave now or Il phone the police, she woulnt give me my id and i stayed and

waited for the police, I didnt d anything wrong and i wanted my id back. there wa no reason to leave. and what happened is they arrested me for receivng stolen property. and i was sent to jail where my legal rights

were then taken away i was searched,padded down by a male officer, and i wasnt even read my rights until i had been there over two hours, plus they never toldme what i was arrested for i had to ask hors later.


Asked on 1/13/01, 7:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jerome Goldfein Jerome Goldfein

Re: ''Can you be arrested for returning purchases without a receipt

You are now thrown into the meatgrinder of the criminal justice system. The grinder works very hard against innocent people. How do you convince the prosecution team (the store, the cop, the DA) that you are innocent? Not simple!

Please call and I can give you more info.714-899-3224 or see my website at www.goldfeinattorney.com

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Answered on 1/30/01, 12:48 pm
Steven Mandell Law Offices of Steven R. Mandell

Re: ''Can you be arrested for returning purchases without a receipt

Your version of the facts suggests that there are many things to deal with and consider in fashioning a defense to your charges. A conversation would be much better than an exchange of email, which is cumbersome. I recommend that you have a consultation with a criminal lawyer in your area or near where the court is. You don't say where this is going to occur. Most lawyers give free consultations. I do. If your case is in Los Angeles, don't hesitate to call me for a free consultation. My telephone is 310 393 0639.

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Answered on 1/30/01, 5:57 pm


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