What is the name of your state? AZ
I am facing charges of possession of stolen property--a bike that I bought from a homeless man for $20.00. During the questioning by university campus police, the officer asked if I knew the bike was stolen when I made the transction--I relied that common sense would suggest that it was and I ultimaly repled yes I did. Honelsy, I thought I was just being compliant and my response was an "after the event" response and during police questioning in which she stated that I was not under arrest. In retrosepect, I really did not give it any thought when I gave the homeless man the $20.00. Once she heard that I knowningly bought stolen property I was handcuffed and placed in the police car for continued questioning. I understand that the penalties for this charge depend on the value of the property. Am I facing jail time and should I attain an attorney?
I am facing charges of possession of stolen property--a bike that I bought from a homeless man for $20.00. During the questioning by university campus police, the officer asked if I knew the bike was stolen when I made the transction--I relied that common sense would suggest that it was and I ultimaly repled yes I did. Honelsy, I thought I was just being compliant and my response was an "after the event" response and during police questioning in which she stated that I was not under arrest. In retrosepect, I really did not give it any thought when I gave the homeless man the $20.00. Once she heard that I knowningly bought stolen property I was handcuffed and placed in the police car for continued questioning. I understand that the penalties for this charge depend on the value of the property. Am I facing jail time and should I attain an attorney?