What charges can I get for pawning my girlfriend’s jewelry?
Get Legal Help Today
Compare Quotes From Top Companies and Save
Secured with SHA-256 Encryption
What charges can I get for pawning my girlfriend’s jewelry?
Asked on August 17, 2013 under Criminal Law, Virginia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Okay so basically you stole her jewelry becuase she did not give it to you or ask you to pawn it for her. So depending on the amount of the jewelry stolen you will be charged with either Petty Theft/larceny - generally a misdemeanor - or a Grand theft/Larceny- generally a felony. And other facts may dictate other charges, like burglary. I would seek help from an attorney as soon as you can.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Answer(s) provided above are for general information only. The attorney providing the answer was not serving as the attorney for the person submitting the question or in any attorney-client relationship with such person. Laws may vary from state to state, and sometimes change. Tiny variations in the facts, or a fact not set forth in a question, often can change a legal outcome or an attorney's conclusion. Although AttorneyPages.com has verified the attorney was admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, he or she may not be authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction referred to in the question, nor is he or she necessarily experienced in the area of the law involved. Unlike the information in the Answer(s) above, upon which you should NOT rely, for personal advice you can rely upon we suggest you retain an attorney to represent you.