My son works at a resturant, someone had left their credit card so he took it from lost and found. He went and used it and purchased a very expensive computer. Anyway, it was traced back to him and the police have taken back the stolen property. He is 22 years old. The officer who wrote the report says we have to wait until the Defense Attorney (D.A) reads the report and decides what charges to file. (like if it will be a mistemeanor or a felony.) Should we get an attorney? I dont know if it matters but the computer was $2,500.
2007-11-09 17:15:10 · 11 answers · asked by coffeedude916 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If someone stole YOUR credit card and charged $2,500 on it, what do you figure that person would deserve? Apply it to your son.
2007-11-09 23:36:07 · answer #1 · answered by gunplumber_462 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the District Attorney, not the defense attorney, who will decide the charge.
It could be charged as a felony even though the computer was only $2,500, because of the identity theft.
This is serious stuff and he is an adult. If he is charged, he should definitely hire a lawyer.
2007-11-09 17:22:59 · answer #2 · answered by raichasays 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he is 22 years old he ought to know better. I suppose you should get a lawyer. Part of me wants him to have to suffer some consequences for what he did because otherwise he will think he can keep doing things like this. I don't know what the money amount indicates as far as what the crime is. Too bad he didnt settle for a cheaper computer, he would have been in less trouble. Time for him to learn to stand on his own two feet.
2007-11-09 17:26:38 · answer #3 · answered by plaplant8 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He stole a credit card. That is very much against the law.
You will need a high dollar lawyer to even have the least bit of chance to keep him out of jail.
My suggestion:
Pay for the high dollar lawyer and POSSIBLY get him probation (if this his his first offense against the law).
OR
Let him learn his lesson by serving about 3 to 6 months in the slammer (again, if this is his first offense).
P.S. Next time, tell him rather than buying "a very expensive computer" have someone build it for him.
2007-11-09 17:37:49 · answer #4 · answered by Lars 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah you better get a an attorney and fast.....I think that's a felony charge...because he used the stolen card to buy something over $1000.00........hopefully your attorney will get that down to a lesser charge......a friend of mine did that but his was under $200.00 dollars.....he had to do county time pay a fine.....community service.....the credit card people sued him.....the place he worked at put a no trespassing on him......and now he has this on his record......that's to bad he messed his life up for a stupid computer.....hope things work out for him....I would still get a attorney if I were you....good luck to you and your son.....
2007-11-09 18:08:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 23:49:47 · answer #6 · answered by hammet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you might consider seeking counsel. Depending on state laws, he could be charged with theft, credit card fraud, and identity theft.
At least get a consultation with an attorney and find out what he might be faced with.
2007-11-09 17:22:10 · answer #7 · answered by Karma 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
See if he can plead No contest? But the advise of a lawyer is better. HE should get the lawyer,, after all he is the 22 year old adult. with a brain fart!
2007-11-09 17:20:23 · answer #8 · answered by kitkatish1962 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just my opinion, but you should have beat him more when he was a child. Stop being his friend now and be his parent.
I hope he does some serious time and has to pay the full amount in restitution.
2007-11-09 17:34:33 · answer #9 · answered by Alan C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would let him sit in jail and think about what he has done. If you bail him out he will always think that crime pays. Hey, at least if he is in jail you will know where he's at. Good Luck, seek counseling.
2007-11-09 17:24:01 · answer #10 · answered by Rambo 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋