Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Theft

I was caught stealing at a store, there was a nother girl she gave them the stuff bak and ran away. They are charging me with her items can they do this?


Asked on 12/10/07, 1:33 am

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Theft

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They can charge you with whatever they think you took. It is their responsibility to prove it in court. You have the right to question their witnesses and dispute what they say.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 12/14/07, 12:43 am


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