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What can you do if you rented merchandise and it was stolen from you and you are now being charged with theft of property?
I hope that when the items were stolen from you that you reported this crime to law enforcement authorities so that there is an official record of the theft. However - even so - take a close look at the rental contract - it may contain wording that make you responsible for whatever happens to the items while they are in your possession.
What else can I help you with?
Does double jeopardy apply to buying stolen merchandise?
Double Jeapordy applies to any and all crimes. Are you sure you understand the meaning of it? You can be charged with separate charges of Receiving Stolen Property as many times as you purchase stolen items - even from the same person.
If your husband has stolen property can you be held liable for not returning it?
That could be a stretch, but you can possibly be charged with knowingly having stolen property and not reporting it.
Why are you being charged with receiving stolen property with no property?
Not enough information to answer the question. MY GUESS would be that law enforcement can PROVE that you DID once have the stolen property in your possession.
What could happen if you are charged with theft of private property?
Too many variables to answer this general question. Depends on many things. The value of the property stolen? By what method was it stolen? From where was it stolen? Was any force or violence used?
Can you be charged with receiving stolen property if you get caught pawning that property?
Yes Whether or not you actually took the property from the owner, you accepted the goods from someone in order to be in a position to pawn them. You are in receipt of that property and therefore liable to answer the charge. Even if you did not know the property was stolen.
Can a passenger be charged with felony receiving property in a stolen vehicle?
Anyone that is in a vehicle can be charged or held responsible for what ever crime has occurred.
If you do not have possession of stolen property can you be charged with burglary?
Yes. You don't need to be caught red-handed with the proceeds of the crime in order to be charged.
How can selling something to a pawn shop that turned out to be stolen get you charged for robbery if can't be placed at the crime?
Under 'party' or 'accessory' laws. More often you would be charged with possession of stolen property.
Can you get in trouble for receiving stolen food and you didn't know that the food was stolen?
Yes, it is POSSIBLE, and you might be charged unless you can convince the investigating authorities that you truly did not know it and/or why you did not ask about it. If you are charged with Receiving Stolen Property the prosecution will have to prove that you knowingly accepted (received) the stolen goods.
What title is given to a thief who sells stolen goods?
Commonly knowns as "a fence. They could be charged with "Receiving Stolen Property" and/or "Accessory After the Fact."
Must the alleged stolen merchandise be recovered to be charged with theft?
Not necessarily, as long as enough credible evidence can be presented to prove that you stole it, or had it in your possession after the theft.
If you return stolen property does that help your case?
yes it will help but you will be charged for taking it in the first place but it will reduce it
