Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

17 year old daughter stealing from parents

Hello. My 17 year old daugther ran away from home in Oct 2007. Before leaving she stole my Ipod worth $200. Can I have her arrested for theft?


Asked on 11/14/07, 6:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: 17 year old daughter stealing from parents

You can file a police report and tell the police that you'd like to press charges.

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Answered on 11/14/07, 10:18 pm
William Morrison Action Defense Center

Re: 17 year old daughter stealing from parents

Let me tell you about a client of another attorney whose daughter did much the same thing.

When the police arrested her, she told them that her father had sexually molested her - that's why she had run away. He was arrested and went to jail - she then returned home.

"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" and that goes double for runaway daughters. Don't think it can't happen to you . Her sole testimony, even if its full of lies, can ruin your life.

I would do nothing.

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Answered on 11/14/07, 10:56 pm


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