Q: someone stole my dog , the DA pressed charged because i took my dog back
went out to celebrate mothers day, came home, my dog was missing, after 3 hours of searching i found the person who had my dog, i asked, pleaded , begged for my dog back and he refused, i finally got fed up and told him "you either give me the dog back or im taking it" he told me i wasnt getting my dog back, i put the individual on the floor to stop him from going into his apartment complex with my dog, i was pulled off and then he handed the dog to my sister, i escorted my sister and the dog back to my parents house, i was called by the police that arrived to get my side of the story and was told a detective would get in contact with me which never happen, 6 - 8 months later 5 police officers arrest me at 6am for failure to appear, i never got a summons, after about a year and half i accepted a deal for 12 anger management classes and 80 hours community service, while the thief got nothing
I did not know the person, he claimed he "found" the dog
A: Did you or your sister know this thief? Did this this thief claim the dog was his?
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In this situation, it appears that you may have been charged with theft for taking your own dog back. It's important to consult with an attorney experienced in criminal defense to review the specific details of your case and determine the appropriate legal course of action. If you were charged with a crime for reclaiming your own property, there might be grounds to challenge the charges and seek a favorable resolution under California law.
Sincerely,
James L. Arrasmith
Founding Attorney and Chief Lawyer of The Law Offices of James L. Arrasmith
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