Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

Without the vehicle and based on another person's statement, can one be charged and found guilty of theft of a motor vehicle


Asked on 12/14/16, 4:40 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Stan Glisson Glisson & Morris

Charged? Sure. The charge is only an accusation, so if a person makes a report, the police and prosecutor have reason to believe the person's statement, a charge can get filed. Normally it takes more (physical evidence, confession by suspect, etc.) but it is certainly possible to get charged on an accusation alone.

That is a different question from whether the suspect would actually be found guilty, however.

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Answered on 12/15/16, 12:16 pm


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