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Ohio juvenile theft laws, consequences for stealing from several unlocked cars

Asked over 3 years ago - West Chester, OH

my 17 year old son admitted to stealing from several unlocked cars to the police, he gave the police the gold necklace and GPA. he said he did no damage. The police came to our house, took the items and left. WHat will he be charged with? He was with 2 other 18 year olds. the police told him they are investigating. Should I get an attorney now, could he be charged as ab adut.

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He also has now told me only of items one of these 18 year olds has stolen from several places. I have called the police twice and they do not call me back. The Police have called back and said it is on hold until he returns from a 1 week vacation, he needs to determine if a mis or feloncy. Other cards were broken into at another location and he needs to decide if he feels they were involved, which they all say they were not.

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Answered over 3 years ago. General Practice Lawyer in Seattle, WA.

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An experienced juvenile lawyer would be in the best position to help you understand your son's options and what the possible consequences of his actions are. Here is a list in your area: http://www.avvo.com/search/lawyer_search?q=juve...

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