Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

I am charged with felony theft. I pawned my engagement ring and the "victim" states I never had possesiion of the ring and stole it from his house. Do I have the burden of proof or does the state? Does the state need to prove without a doubt?


Asked on 10/16/09, 10:35 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

The state has the burden of proving the case against you "beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt."

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Answered on 10/16/09, 10:39 am
Aaron Slavin Slavin Law Firm, LLC

I agree. The State of Florida always has the burden of proof. However, you should certainly speak with an attorney because Felony Theft is probably not the only charge you are looking at. I can definitely see the State Attorney's Office filing a count of Dealing in Stolen Property and/or False Verification of Ownership (as these charges are typically filed in pawn shop cases).

If you have any specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact our law office. We handle theft-related cases throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Good luck,

Aaron J. Slavin, Esq.

SLAVIN LAW FIRM, LLC

727.474.3785

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Answered on 10/16/09, 10:45 am


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