Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

Theft

If I am with a friend that steals out of a store and she leaves the store before me with the stolen items and I leave out after with everything paid for can we both get charged with misdemeanor theft?


Asked on 3/26/09, 5:47 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Thomas C. Gallagher Gallagher Criminal Defense

Re: Theft

A criminal charge is a claim or allegation. So, perhaps it might be possible - I don't have all the facts.

A person who helps another commit a crime can be charged with a crime. If others perceive that is what happened, you might have a problem. Avoid that in the future. If it happened already, avoid talking to police.

FFI: http://www.liberty-lawyer.com/theftandpropertycrimes.html

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Answered on 3/26/09, 8:05 pm
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Re: Theft

Charges against you would be unlikely unless you acted in such a way as to facilitate the theft such as serving as a look out, creating a diversion or providing other assistance. This would be abetting the offense.

If contacted by law enforcement, you should exercise your right to remain silent and contact a lawyer.

For a consultation call 612.240.8005 or visit criminal-law.tv

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Answered on 3/28/09, 11:21 am


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