Petit Larceny in NY with a friend, for a friend

[eaj123]

I was charged with petit larceny for 2 earrings and about 10 tee shirts for my friend who was with me while i was at the store. The earrings were for her and the tee's for her boyfriend, however, she never took anything. She wasn't questioned or stopped at the store but the cops asked me if I was alone or not. I wasnt read my miranda rights and in the panic forgot that I didn't have to answer. I told them I was with a friend, and when asked who some of the things were intended for, I said for my friend and her boyfriend. I took a sweater and three tee's for myslef. Seeing that 2 of the shirts were doubled in styles and obviously for men, I think it was obvious that the items were intended more for others than myself. I don't want to involve my friend in this but seeing as that I have to tell the truth to the courts I may not be able too. Is there any way that they can charge her for anything? I never gave the police officers her name but I'm scared they might ask once I get to court.

[JETX]

Originally Posted by eaj123

Is there any way that they can charge her for anything?

Yes there is.

[PJ Weber]

I wasnt read my miranda rights

They aren't needed until formal interrogation

[eaj123]

Since I had no formal interogation does that mean what I said to them can be used against me or my friend?