What do I do if I’m being accused of receiving stolen property because I went with a friend to a pawn shop and he had no identification so I let him use mine?
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What do I do if I’m being accused of receiving stolen property because I went with a friend to a pawn shop and he had no identification so I let him use mine?
I did not whatsoever touch the items or receive the money. I only showed my ID card.
Asked on July 7, 2014 under Criminal Law, Ohio
Answers:
Richard Southard / Law Office of Richard Southard
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
It sounds like you may have been set up by your friend. The good news is that you are presumed innocent and the DA will have to prove that you knew the property was stolen which based on the facts you provided seems impossible. Hire a experienced criminal defense lawyer and fight this.
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