the person who charged me with theft by unlaw taking and receiving stolen property says that if i pay him the $150 he will drop the charges can he?
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the person who charged me with theft by unlaw taking and receiving stolen property says that if i pay him the $150 he will drop the charges can he?
Asked on April 21, 2009 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
No...it doesn't really work that way. If you were already arrested and the prosecutor wants to continue with the charges, it is up to the prosecutor. However, the person wanting to drop charges may help. Is this your first offense? Have you ever been arrested before? Convicted before? Do you have a lawyer? Contact a criminal defense attorney and see what could help you in this situation. Try the Pennsylvania Bar or www.attorneypages.com.
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