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what can i be charged with?

ok heres the sumation i guy i worked with stole 2 laptop computers from work and implicated me that i had one too,they arested him and pulled me in 2 sign a staement but did not arrest me at that time however i just found out that they are planning on loading me up with a bunch of charges i didnt do, they have no physical proof and if they manage to fabricate any evidence or circumstancial evidence,im worried about thati admit i used one during work(a computer), and have taken it back and forth to hom/work i didnt have permission to take it,and the last time i saw the computer it was in the building, and can be probale missing what can the charge be for using a computer with no intentions of stealing said computer(was so old and outdated it wouldnt have been worht stealing if i was that type of person) i have been doind security work for 7 years and have a perfectly clean record and want to keep it that way if possible,they have traced me using the computer through the i[p address through the internet i knew it could and would be checked and gave the police the proper company i had internet service with what can i be charged with and what likely would be the sentence?


Asked on 2/15/04, 3:04 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: what can i be charged with?

On the facts you have related, there is no crime.

Borrowing is not a crime. Not taking it back is the criminal part. If the laptop is at work now, there is no crime.

However, you may be charged with a crime. This would be larceny. Based on the value of an old laptop, petit larceny. This is a misdemeanor and punishable usually by a fine.

A good lawyer can get it reduced to a violation and a fine after the arraignment. In your business, a violation will have no impact on your career, but a misdemeanor will have a big impact.

You are welcome to a consultation at no fee at my offices at 42 West 44th Street (near Times Square). Please call for an appointment first (646) 591-5786.

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Answered on 2/17/04, 3:16 pm
Brendan Chao Brendan Chao - Attorney & Counselor at Law

Re: what can i be charged with?

Sounds like a larceny charge. The type of larceny (misdemeanor or felony) depends on the value of the property allegedly stolen. You should have an attorney contact the Police Department to find out what they plan to do.

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Answered on 2/15/04, 8:57 pm


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