immediately advise the client to remove the stolen contraband and explain the legal consequences of possessing stolen goods. The lawyer should not participate in or facilitate any illegal activity and should prioritize maintaining the integrity of the legal profession. The lawyer may also have a duty to report the possession of stolen property to the appropriate authorities.
You need a lawyer to get a legal, correct and current answer.Added: The answer is yes. Selling an item known to be stolen is against the law, and it is against the law if you buy illegal contraband with the proceeds (i.e.: Two charges: onefor dealing in stolen property - two for possession of narcotics.
"When it comes to embezzlement, lawyers are stealing money from their clients. If a lawyer is involved in an embezzlement case, he/she would have to prove that money was stolen starting with finding the money and working backwards to see how the money got there."
lawyers that specialize in business law, some are called civil lawyers. look in your phone book and see the different ads on civil. you can ask around on a good lawyer that specializes in collections cases. You can search for said lawyer at www.martindale.com by state, city, area of practice, etc.
Contraband is typically any illegal item or substance, or controlled items or substances. Some such could be:GunsIllegal drugsIllegal alcohol (moonshine)stolen itemsevidence of criminal activity
It is dependent on the statute of the state in which the perpetrator actually received the contraband, and is usually dependent on the value of the contraband as to whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony.HOWEVER - the fact that the contraband goods were transported inter-state could bring the federal authorities into the case and a federal charge would be a felony offense.
You need a professional criminal lawyer. The act of stealing a vehicle is classified as a crime. So having a good criminal lawyer is the best thing to do.
You will need to get a lawyer for a legally current and correct answer.
You need a lawyer for a current, legal and correct answer for your situation.
Only if you have been "dimed" out for having contraband--drugs or stolen items--in your room and a search warrant is being executed.
You will need to contact a lawyer for a correct and legal answer.
Depends on how good a lawyer you have. It will be federal time in multiple years.
You need a lawyer.