Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland
my boyfriend is being charged with 5 theft over $1500 and 5 arson... in relation to a case where cars were being stolen and burned.. there is no physical evidence on him that he was involved but there was stolen property found at his residence, two people said he was involved but their stories are NOT the same... can they really hold people on heresay and why isn't he just being charged with receiving stolen property???
1 Answer from Attorneys
Hearsay is not admissible at trial to prove guilt, but it is admissible for probable cause to charge and detain. Often more serious charges are filed, because the investigation may be continuing. Also, the judge or jury who hears the case will ultimately decide whether the stories are consistent enough to be believable.
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