Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

Theft

I took a check out of someones mailbox that was a government check and the amount was 521.00 I took the check and cashed at a convenient store i told the girl i did it and she didnt press charges but she filed a report that it was stolen the cops said because it was a federal offense they still had to investigate it Should I turn myself in to them and tell them what i did? And what kind of time in jail am i looking at because i dont a record it is the first thing i have been in troule for.


Asked on 9/27/06, 8:04 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Timothy Hess T. Hess & Associates, LLC

Re: Theft

Le them do thier job and find you. DO NOT turn yourself in.

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Answered on 9/27/06, 8:26 pm
Joseph Jacobs Jacobs & Lowder

Re: Theft

This is a felony...over $500...bad mistake! but there are programs in the state and federal system that permit first offenders to complete a certain number of things, then the case gets dismissed... You need a lawyer... Did you give her the money back?? You need to hope that they go with a state charge and not a federal charge. Another reason why you need a lawyer right now!

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Answered on 9/28/06, 4:18 pm


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