Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Was with but didn't steal, now what?

[Candielette]

Ok, i got this letter in the mail saying that my little sister and 2 other friends stole rims from an auto shop that one of the friends use to work at.

My sister and one guy sat in the car cuz they didnt feel right about it. The guy that worked there "Trent" was the one that broke in and took 2 rims then went back and took 2 more rims.

Why should my little sister and the other kid get in trouble for not helping "Trent"? what should she do?

Side note: she did this when she was 17 shes now 18. Does ower mom still have to go to court with her?

 

[army judge]

Ok, i got this letter in the mail saying that my little sister and 2 other friends stole rims from an auto shop that one of the friends use to work at.

My sister and one guy sat in the car cuz they didnt feel right about it. The guy that worked there "Trent" was the one that broke in and took 2 rims then went back and took 2 more rims.

Why should my little sister and the other kid get in trouble for not helping "Trent"? what should she do?

Side note: she did this when she was 17 shes now 18. Does ower mom still have to go to court with her?

First of all, she hasn't been convicted of anything. She is only accused of doing something, if the letter is to be trusted.

Give the letter to your mother.
Tell your sister to speak with your mother.
She will be treated as an adult.
In most states, you're presumed to be an adult at 17.

Your mother should direct your sister to admit to nothing. She is innocent until proven guilty. She need say nothing but, not guilty, and ask her mom or the court to get her a lawyer.

Then all she has to do is shut up.
The state has to prove her guilt.
Who cares what some loser, bum thief says.
She should keep saying not guilty.
If she admits to anything, she's got big trouble headed her way!
If she says not guilty and clams up, she will escape this trap!

 

[bluemann33]

Ok, i got this letter in the mail saying that my little sister and 2 other friends stole rims from an auto shop that one of the friends use to work at.

My sister and one guy sat in the car cuz they didnt feel right about it. The guy that worked there "Trent" was the one that broke in and took 2 rims then went back and took 2 more rims.

Why should my little sister and the other kid get in trouble for not helping "Trent"? what should she do?

Side note: she did this when she was 17 shes now 18. Does ower mom still have to go to court with her?

They may say she did nothing to stop the crime, and she was with him when it took place so its guilt by association kinda thing, but like army said if no cameras got her then say not guilty, not guilty, not guilty. Good luck.

 

[jacksgal]

If you were with the ones who stole, had knowledge of theft, did nothing to stop it or, did not walk away you are an accessory or acomplice. This means you too can be charged and convicted. Your sister or parents need to start calling lawyers to map out how to deal with this and hopefully prevent a criminal record

 

[mightymoose]

Who is the letter from????

Don't respond to the letter in any way. If police are involved they will come to your sister, not send her letters.

Yes, she is absolutely guilty of conspiracy (or whatever the appropriate statue is in MN), and though she did not actually take the rims, the law will treat her as if she had. Her way out of this was to get out of that vehicle and not be present, or to report the theft afterward.

That said, until the police come asking questions, say nothing.... and then when they do come, speak only to a lawyer.