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Charged with Grand Theft over 50k

Im doing business with a guy, give him 30k with legal contract, etc..he ends up in jail for defrauding alot of people..he gets out and is slowly paying me back some money and then asks if I could make him a PO to buy bulk Iphones, I do but change my company name cause I cant buy the amount stated. I tell him ill buy a lot less once he gets them. He uses that invoice to defraud someone for $80k. He pays me a lil more and then he disappears, he has a warrant, he's arrested. Detective calls me to tell me they found him, asks me to come in to ck documents and arrest me at the police station. I get charged with one count of grand theft and am named as a co-defendant while this guy's in jail with 7 felony counts. I had no idea he was gonna use my PO to defraud someone. Had an arraignment and pleaded not guilty and now I have an uphill battle cause my attorny says the DA doesnt wanna deal and says it might have to go to trial. Looking to get some opinions and to possibly hire a worthy attorney. Case is in Newport Beach. I do have one biz related felony about 6 years ago which im sure doesnt help. To me its an open n shut case but what do I know. How much should an attorny charge me if it has to go to trial or if it doesnt for that matter


Asked on 12/27/07, 1:59 pm

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Re: Charged with Grand Theft over 50k

You have to prepare for trial to get a not guilty verdict as yor prior will negatively effect sentencing. I could take the case for $ 8K. Contact me directly.

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Answered on 12/27/07, 2:52 pm


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