Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

stealing

do i get in trouble if somebody that i was driving had stolen objects that i did not know were stolen ?


Asked on 9/19/08, 4:26 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: stealing

You can get in "trouble" in the sense that the police and/or prosecutor might not believe you didn't know. Ultimately, it would be up to the jury to determine whether or not you knew. If so, you get into trouble.

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Answered on 9/19/08, 6:51 pm
James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: stealing

You can get in "trouble" in the sense that the police and/or prosecutor might not believe you didn't know. Ultimately, it would be up to the jury to determine whether or not you knew. If so, you get into trouble.

At your service,

Read more
Answered on 9/19/08, 6:51 pm


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