Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Can I be charged with theft if i was seen on video taking something from a store but wasn't caught at the time


Asked on 1/24/14, 8:37 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

Yes you can be charged. If you are on tape, and the police want to speak with you, don't say anything. Contact a lawyer now. I wish you well......david

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Answered on 1/24/14, 9:00 pm
Zadik Shapiro Law Offices of C. Zadik Shapiro

I agree with Mr. Wallin, but either the store or the police will have to ID you from the video.

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Answered on 1/24/14, 11:32 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Yes. When there is evidence that somebody committed a crime, the fact that he wasn't arrested at the time does not entitle him to get away with it.

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Answered on 1/25/14, 11:17 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

They will if they can identify and locate you. Facial recognition software is making that easier as the technology improves.

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Answered on 1/25/14, 3:56 pm


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