Q: My boyfriend purchased a flat screen TV, and a Xbox off the streets from a young man for a $100 I believe. My boyfriend
My boyfriend purchased the items with no hesitation thinking only of making a few bucks off it buy selling it for more or pawning it. Come to find out about a month later...that the items were stolen. So now they are trying to charge us with unlawful entry to a habitation. What can we do
A: You can quit posting potentially incriminating information online and both of you need to seek experienced defense counsel.
A: You must retain an attorney and respond to the charges filed against him. Many facts need to be investigated, and a possible defense prepared. He may not be responsible for the actual break-in, but other charges may be filed. Start calling local lawyers
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