Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

Buying and Selling Gift Card

I purchased gift cards from

s.one and sold them on

ebay. I found him via

craigslist.

I asked him at least 3-4

times that question; Are these gift

cards obtained legally and safe, I

do not want to be in trouble. Every

time he gave me same answer.

These are absolutely obtained

legally and safety. He said I had a

job, and I had a huge inventory,

but becase of the financial crisis my

works went bad so I had to return

some of my items purchased before

so these gift cards are coming from

those transaction. And also

everytime he came to store with me

to purchase the balances of gift

cards. I trusted him because

of his behaviors and explanations.

He sold six or seven gift card to me,

total value was around $ 3500.

One day he wanted to sell another

card to me, and we meet him. I

brought some money with

me to buy gift card.

Suddenly he attacked me and tried

to steal my money. I barely save

my life and called police directly. I

explained everything to police.

Now my concern is that those gift

cards he sold me were obtained

legally or illegally, because I don't

have any idea regarding with those

cards. And if those cards were

obtained illegally, what should I

do?


Asked on 6/07/09, 2:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: Buying and Selling Gift Card

Retain an attorney and confide only in that attorney in the event that the police find the cards were stolen and decide to charge you with knowingly receiving stolen property. Good Luck!

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Answered on 6/08/09, 10:07 am
Gregory Casale Gregory Casale Attorney At Law

Re: Buying and Selling Gift Card

The police may very well assume that you were complicit in the venture and the cards were probably illegal. You should hire a good attorney now and follow theie advice. I can assure you that the police will be calling you. You should hire a lawyer now so that he is on board when the police contact you and he can advise you of what NOT TO SAY. In the meantime, say nothing about this to anyone. Hire a good criminal defense lawyer and let him advise you. Get someone good who you feel confident in. If you want to contact me, go to my website at www.lawworcester.com.

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Answered on 6/08/09, 10:25 am


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