Q: I was convinced of bank robbery in California in 2005. They seized 14,700 from me. I pled guilty and served my time.
On Aug 29. I got a letter from the police department that arrested me saying they have money to be released to me. Can they charge me federally now with same bank? Or is conspiracy or statute up? Or can I still be charged.?? I feel like they are trying to trick me into the police station.
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The police called you and said they were holding some money for you, come get it? I smell fish. Hire an attorney, give him a Limited Power of Attorney to acquire your abandoned property, valid for 6 months, and send him to the station to get your money. The worst that could happen is they arrest the attorney. My daughter says this is the "best" that could happen. You could also call up a local Criminal Defense practitioner for more information about the statutes of limitation. I don't know of any statutes that are more than 15 years long, other than murder- no SoL.
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more info needed.
seek a consultation with a local criminal lawyer, or better yet the lawyer who represented you on the underlying matter.
let the lawyer contact the police and maybe give him a percentage of what you collect.
i don't think a 1/3 would be necessary as s/he should make 1 call and either get the money or not.
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