Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Subject: Charged for Receiving Stolen Property

Apparently an acquaintance of a friend of mine had his house raided where all the occupants were arrested for a multitude of theft related charges and my friend who learned of the raid the day after but who was not involved with any of the occupants criminal behavior nor knew of their activities decided that he would go to that residence and retrieve his rightfully owned property that he loaned to one of the arrested parties was then subsequently arrested while retrieving his property even though he explained to the arresting officer that he was there to retrieve his items before they were gathered in evidence. He was then arrested and charged with receiving stolen property. He does have a criminal history but not for the last 12 years. He was bailed but now is facing a prison term even though he was not part of the other parties criminal activity... How do you foresee this case pertaining to my friend - Is it possible he will just pay a fine or receive probation


Asked on 1/18/12, 5:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

Your friend should seek the advise of a competent Criminal Defense Attorney in or near your area. If convicted, fines are usually not even a possibility.. Be concerned about jail or prison...

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Answered on 1/21/12, 3:51 pm


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