Minneapolis, MN asked in Criminal Law for Minnesota

Q: can I get charged for theft if someone gave me a discount that I dint ask for my buddy just did it and told me to go

I did not tell him to give me a discount he did so anyways , and he got charged with theft for it and said I’m in trouble but I had no part in it he gave me a massive discount , I simply said bro that’s so much he said just go and I paid and left

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Thomas C Gallagher
Thomas C Gallagher
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Licensed in Minnesota

A: If you have been charged with a crime, the question is how best to defend against it. If you have not been, you might consider returning the item for a refund of what was paid. Rather than trying to guess odds, better to take action to reduce risk. A person's honor and reputation are valuable.

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