Can I go to the DA and take full responsibility for something that someone’s already been (wrongfully) arrested for?

[BT2018]

What is the name of your state? Salt Lake City, Utah

I’ve never been one for confrontation or speaking with strangers let alone two police officers showing up unexpectedly at my front door. With their abrupt questions, my fiancé (the one who still has to help me explain what I’m feeling to my doctors) answered what he knew then we both were asked for ID. Shortly after we were informed we were in possession of stolen property.. the officers had also learned themselves that my fiancé was on parole (with paperwork turned in to be terminated by Christmas this year) My fiancé was then arrested for “theft by receiving stolen property” and “violation of parole”. His parole officer had him sent back to prison to finish out his original sentence. He shouldn’t be punished or left to suffer for my lack of social skills and/or my anxiety.

I found the ad online, I purchased the items with my own money, my fiancé had nothing to do with it he was actually at a family friends house (who can confirm that) with our daughter.

I had no knowledge of the items being stolen nor did I ever think that they could possibly be stolen. I find great deals online almost everyday but I guess not all are something to brag about.

 

[quincy]

Please add this to your other thread. Thanks.

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

Sure you can. And it may or may not help your fiancé.

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state? Salt Lake City, Utah

I’ve never been one for confrontation or speaking with strangers let alone two police officers showing up unexpectedly at my front door. With their abrupt questions, my fiancé (the one who still has to help me explain what I’m feeling to my doctors) answered what he knew then we both were asked for ID. Shortly after we were informed we were in possession of stolen property.. the officers had also learned themselves that my fiancé was on parole (with paperwork turned in to be terminated by Christmas this year) My fiancé was then arrested for “theft by receiving stolen property” and “violation of parole”. His parole officer had him sent back to prison to finish out his original sentence. He shouldn’t be punished or left to suffer for my lack of social skills and/or my anxiety.

I found the ad online, I purchased the items with my own money, my fiancé had nothing to do with it he was actually at a family friends house (who can confirm that) with our daughter.

I had no knowledge of the items being stolen nor did I ever think that they could possibly be stolen. I find great deals online almost everyday but I guess not all are something to brag about.

This thread discusses the same issue discussed thoroughly already in a previous thread. See the thread on mattresses.

This thread has been reported.

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

I see that. I thought the original was from down the street as she didn't add anything that I can see to the story.

 

[CdwJava]

If your fiance has an attorney, you might be able to talk to him about the facts. It would NOT be a good idea for you to admit to the police OR his attorney about being in possession of stolen property without the advice of counsel. His attorney might throw you under the bus, and the police/DA might decide you are complicit.

If you feel the need to confess, speak to an attorney. Even if your intentions were good and the facts are as innocent as you claim them to be, you might still face criminal charges as your fiance has. So, speak to an attorney.

 

[BT2018]

Please add this to your other thread. Thanks.

How do I do that?

 

[quincy]

How do I do that?

It will be added for you by the moderator. Here is a link to your other thread:
https://forum.freeadvice.com/threads/if-anything-i-should-have-been-arrested-not-my-fiance.651219/

You were already advised on this. Please reread the advice given to you in your other thread. Thanks.

 

[BT2018]

If your fiance has an attorney, you might be able to talk to him about the facts. It would NOT be a good idea for you to admit to the police OR his attorney about being in possession of stolen property without the advice of counsel. His attorney might throw you under the bus, and the police/DA might decide you are complicit.

If you feel the need to confess, speak to an attorney. Even if your intentions were good and the facts are as innocent as you claim them to be, you might still face criminal charges as your fiance has. So, speak to an attorney.

He has only spoken with a contract attorney so far.. my fiancé explained exactly what I’ve explained on here, to this attorney and was told with his 30+ years of experience they would drop the charges against my fiancé and he would be released. I then would be taking everything to trial with a lawyer in hopes to get the charges reduced or dropped. The attorney also said, worst case, he is willing to reemburse the lawyer fees and would fight the appeal himself if all didn’t pan out.

Now I’m not relying on what this attorney said to my fiancé because anyone can say that but my question now to put it bluntly.. is it possible that they could release him on the terms of me taking the charge?

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

Anything is possible. No matter how unlikely.

 

[Zigner]

Anything is possible. No matter how unlikely.

No kidding - heck, it's even possible that BT2018 will go back and reread the responses in the other thread!

 

[quincy]

This thread has been reported and should be locked.

Please keep ALL discussion to the original thread - where the question asked here has actually been addressed rather thoroughly and answered.