Q: can i be arrested for stealing an ipad if the owner gave it to me to fix
yes the other day i was givin a ipad to fix from a pawnshop and thats because she heard i fix them so she ask me well i said yes i can fix it so i brought it home and i left my phone number there i never told the lady how long i would have it but any ways with me working on it and waiting for apple support i had a 12 day waiting period and come to find out she called the cops and reported it stolen can she do that and will i be in trouble?
A: Yes of course she can do it as you just told us she did. Contact the police and the lady immediately to clear up the matter. It would be best to have an attorney speak for you.
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