Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

stolen ipod

my friends son stole an ipod video out of a kids backpack the last day of school last year him and a another friend who sared him to do it shared the ipod all summer when my friends son won't give it back to the other kid the kid told on him saying that he had it, the mother of the child that it was stolen from went to the school had her son point out my friends son to her then follwed him home trying to get him in the car, he wouldn't he gave back the ipod to the mother, she then sent a police officer over to the house and either wanted him arrested or $577 to have the ipod replaced what kind of trouble can he get into if the ipod can't be replaced


Asked on 9/17/07, 10:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul Ferris Law Office of Paul T. Ferris

Re: stolen ipod - felony theft

Each person involved in the theft of the ipod (at the value you stated) would be subject to theft in the second degree, a class C felony. Accomplices may be subject to related charges.

If they are under the age of 18 years, the matter would be handled by the juvenile division of the prosecutor's office, which may elect to file criminal charges or refer the case to county juvenile probation services for diversion (an alternative to prosecution).

A juvenile is entitled to representation by an attorney in court and in diversion proceedings.

Penalties and/or consequences vary depending on the seriousness of the charge(s) and criminal history. Consequences include any or all of the following: restitution, community service, court costs, fines, attorney fees and mediation, counseling, continued school attendance, and in some cases detention.

An attorney can assist your friend's son through this case. If your friend cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint one. Check with the county juvenile probation services office for further assistance.

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Answered on 9/17/07, 11:18 pm


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