Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

found money

is it against the law to keep money I

find on the street


Asked on 4/11/08, 12:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
jeffrey lazroe Jeffrey A. Lazroe attorney at law

Re: found money

Interesting question. If the money found showed an indication of ownership, you would be obligated to contact the owner. If the money found did not contain an indication of whom the owner is, you could call the local police and ask if anyone has inquired with them about loosing their money. Other than that you have no obligation to search further as to whom the owner is.

Jeff Lazroe

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Answered on 4/11/08, 2:32 pm


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