Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Recieving Stolen money

i recieved (stolen) travelor cheques from an individual that purchased parts from me. I asked him if they were legitimate and if there was anything wrong with them. He had told me no and that they were clean. I cashed them and asked my bank if there were anything wrong with them and to verify they were ok. Everything checked out fine.

A month and a half later i get a call from an investigator that tells me they were stolen from another bank.

I am trying to locate the individual to give the investigator the information.

What will happen to me?


Asked on 10/20/06, 3:32 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Recieving Stolen money

You should retain an attorney to assist you in this matter. You should do this immediately, before you talk to anyone about what happened.

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Answered on 10/23/06, 11:38 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Recieving Stolen money

Receiving stolen property is only a crime if the recipient knows the property was stolen. It sounds like you knew something was amiss, so whether you broke the law depends upon what you knew and when. You also need to be concerned about whether it looks like you knew more than you did.

If you accepted the payment innocently you haven't committed a crime and shouldn't be prosecuted.

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Answered on 10/20/06, 4:21 pm
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Re: Recieving Stolen money

Well alot could hapen to you. If the DA presses charges against you then you will defintly need a lawyer. Contact our law office today at 760.243.5121.We can help.

Thanks and God Bless

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Answered on 10/20/06, 7:19 pm


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