Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

is this enough proof for theft?

i have been called to a police station in regards to alleged theft of cash. Someone claimed i took their cash card from their bag and drew money over a long period. They never saw me ever do it personally and the only evidence is the fact that the withdrawls where when only the cardholder and I were present. I didnt do it but now this is getting out of hand and the police want to talk to me! is this enough evidence for the police to charge me? Just by having someone say i was the only other person around when the card was used??


Asked on 6/25/08, 5:12 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: is this enough proof for theft?

Yes, you can be charged. Conviction takes evidence. Get an attorney. If the case is in SoCal, feel free to contact me for defense.

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Answered on 6/25/08, 12:55 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: is this enough proof for theft?

Do not go to the police station. Do not speak to the police except to say, "I have nothing to say to you, I want a lawyer." Say this over and over again if you have to. If you are arrested, retain a lawyer.

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Answered on 6/25/08, 2:15 pm
Gordon Fauth Fauth Law Offices

Re: is this enough proof for theft?

What the others said. Unfortunately, here, the police are not your friends. If you talk to the police without a lawyer, they may draw from you statements re circumstances and opportunity that would give them cause for your arrest. If you are looking for an attorney in Northern California, feel free to contact us.

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Answered on 6/25/08, 2:51 pm
Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: is this enough proof for theft?

You should not be talking to the police and you have no obligation to do it. All they will want to do is to twist everything you say against you in order to build their case against you. It does not look there is sufficient evidence to convict you but they just might go ahead with the charges anyway. You should have a lawyer intervene in this case to ensure no charges are filed.

Feel free to call me for a free consultation.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com

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Answered on 6/25/08, 5:56 pm


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