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Larceny and MIP in Michigan

Son, 15, with no previous problems with the law is being charged with

larceny under $200 and minor in possession, in Michigan.

He and 2 buddies were camping in a tent on city property, in a non-

designated camping area. One buddy leaves and returns with a cooler

containing wine coolers. He took this from outside a camper at the

local city campground. He did this on his own. All 3 of them drank

some of the wine coolers and then buried the cooler near their tent.

The cooler owner reported it stolen and the police came to the tent

the next morning looking for the cooler. All 3 kid's denied have

anything to do with the stolen cooler. The police returned that day

and found the cooler, after the kids had taken down the tent and left.

My son was asked by the police to write a statement as to what

occurred. He stated that the ONE buddy actually took the cooler on his

own and brought it to the tent and that they all drank some. The

second kid wrote the same statement. At this point we have no clue as

to what the third kid's statement says (he's the one who actually took

the cooler).

Any insightful thoughts on this are appreciated.


Asked on 8/29/07, 4:18 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Larceny and MIP in Michigan

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Answered on 8/29/07, 4:31 pm
William Morrison Action Defense Center

Re: Larceny and MIP in Michigan

Your son, a juvenile, has confessed to aiding and abetting a larceny or simply, larceny (since aiders and abettetors are charged with the same crime as the principal under Michigan law). He could also have been charged with receiving and concealing stolen property.It doesn't matter to your son what the 3d kid says or doesn't say.

You will be notified soon to appear with your son in your county's juvenile probate court before a referee who will conduct a pretrial hearing.

Juvenile records are sealed and an attorney can help you so that his record will be destroyed when he turns 18.

An aggresive approach to this matter is contrary to reaching a succesful result.

Your son would benefit from the advice of an attorney familiar with your juvenile court.

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Answered on 8/29/07, 5:45 pm


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