Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa
Consealment of Goods
If I were to put a bottle of liqueur in my pocket so that I could have more room to carry more objects is this considered concealing a good?
&Could this process of events lead to being arrested with a theft charge?
Also if I took it to court would I be convicted of theft?
&If I was convicted, what consequences would probably occur?
Asked on 4/28/08, 5:35 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman
solo practitioner
Re: Consealment of Goods
1. Yes, depending on the circumstances.
2. Yes.
3. Yes.
4. Theft 5th is a simple misdemeanor. There's a fine and potential for some jail time that nobody ever does.
Answered on 4/28/08, 7:33 pm
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