Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

I work with my brother-in-law and he also rides with me to work. He was caught stealing from the job and used my vehicle to load the stolen goods. He told me what he took was given to him as scrap, but I had my suspicions. He loaded this stuff into my van when I wasn't around and brought it to my house even though I told him I didn't want it there. He left it on my property so I had a neighbor scrap it. What kind of trouble could I be facing now that he has been caught?


Asked on 7/14/11, 7:14 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

You have admitted you sold goods you knew, or should have known, were stolen, instead of calling the police. You may end up in jail (possibly for a long time). Get a very good criminal lawyer.

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Answered on 7/14/11, 7:17 pm
Lawrence Lewis Lawrence Lewis, P.C.

You are facing the same thing he is facing because you are a co-conspirator in the crime. Your vehicle was used to transport it. Your residence was used to house it. Therefore, if he gets a burglary and/or felony theft, you get a burglary and/or felony theft. You only need to wait and see. He has been caught, and may make a statement exonerating you. If he says you are innocent you have less to worry about than if he says you are guilty. If you are arrested, you need to retain an attorney. For other helpful hints, see my website: www.lawrencelewispc.com. Good luck.

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Answered on 7/14/11, 8:27 pm


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