Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Sold stolen item on eBay on consignment.Police contacted me.

I recently gained a new consignment client who gave me two Meraki routers to sell on ebay under my user account.I had him sign a contract and the items sold.The buyer of the items found out they were stolen.Since then a local police investigator contacted me by email.I responded with my phone number and an explanation.She then called my cell twice and I haven't responded.What are my legal rights/liability?I know that my client himself unknowingly bought them stolen as well and I don't want to ''rat'' him out but don't want to be prosecuted either.I already told the investigator that I don't keep consignment items at my house and that this was one of my first clients.Please help me.


Asked on 3/24/09, 5:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Sold stolen item on eBay on consignment.Police contacted me.

Talking with the police without an attorney is risky. You are probably in a position that either you tell the police who you purchased property from or be prosecuted for the theft.

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Answered on 3/31/09, 11:51 pm


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