Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

I accidently grabbed the wrong black purse when leaving the nightclub with my friend. the next day i realized it and returned it. apparantly everything was in there but a credit card was missing. I have no clue. now my friend and I are being charged with larceny theft. I am innocent have no clue about a credit card. what are my options? one attorney said trial prove innocense. a lot of money to prove that. Is it agains the law to accidently grab something that was not yours but returned it the next day?


Asked on 9/17/11, 4:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

It is definitely not against the law to accidentally do what you did. It would only be illegal if you had the intent to steal something. It would also be illegal if you stole the credit card after you accidentally grabbed the purse and this could be what the prosecutor's office may be thinking. I'm glad to see you talked to an attorney because I can tell you that they are correct. It's not up to you to prove your innocence, however, you don't want the full power that the state has to come down on you for something you didn't do. Prosecutors are very powerful and effective at convincing juries of guilt and without an attorney on your side, your chances are slim. If you can't afford an attorney then at least you have the option of a public defender.

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Answered on 9/17/11, 7:09 pm


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