Legal Question in Criminal Law in Montana

Gas stealing that I never intended to steal

I left a party, my friend drove me to the gas station to get 10 dollars in gas, he pumped and I went inside to write a check. It turns out my check was bad, so I asked the cashier if I could leave my drivers license with him for insurance so I can leave and try and round up 10 dollars to pay him for the gas. So we go to my buddys house so I can call my room mates to see if I can borrow 10 bucks, couldn't get a hold of him, so I waited and 10 minutes later the police arrive at my buddys house with him and the police told me I was under arrest for theft. So now they are trying to charge me with theft and now I have trial in September. How should I deal with this or what you think the outcome will be?


Asked on 4/25/03, 1:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Sullivan Mark R. Sullivan - Attorney at Law

Re: Gas stealing that I never intended to steal

First, they are not trying to charge you. They have charged you. From what you say in your message, you have a defense. In my opinion you need the assistance of an attorney to work this out or take it to trial. You may be able to handle it yourself, but I suggest getting a lawyer who is competent and who practices in that jurisdiction. Seems like a lot a ten dollar misunderstanding, but you must deal with it.

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Answered on 4/25/03, 2:15 pm


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