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My husband got arrested for being in a car that was stolen he was at work my brother picked him up in a stolen car what do i do?

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my husband was at work when he came home my brother picked him and said if he could go with him to the store .. my husband said yes having no idea that the car he was getting in was stolen . he has never had any priors. we are scared and i really don't know what to do . i have his time card and letter from his boss i don't know what else i need . i really need help.. i don't have a lot of money so i don't even know where to start to look for help

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Jennifer J WirschingFederal Crime LawyerGlendale, CA ·
He needs to hire a lawyer ASAP. He needs to NOT make any statements to the police or anyone else. If he can't afford a lawyer, he will get a public defender.
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Kendall Horween ·
Call around to some local attorneys for ideas given the facts. I practice in FL and there is no charge of simply riding in a stolen car. The State would have to show some involvement in the theft or covering up of the theft. Not sure how CA law reads. So, best to make some calls for now and get some information. Consultations are usually free. Hopefully, no one made an incriminating statements.
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Jay Finnecy ·
Your husband needs to do to very important things at this point: (1) Not make ANY statements to the police or anybody else, and (2) retain an experienced criminal defense attorney who practices in San Diego County where I've practiced for the past 20 years. It sounds like he has a defensible case. Has he been to court yet? Is there a court date pending?? What about his brother, I trust he was arrested as well?
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David Philip ShapiroCriminal Defense AttorneySan Diego, CA ·
.com is a great place to start to compare/contrast quality, locally experienced, criminal defense attorneys. Call a few and see what they would charge your husband given the situation and hire the best one you/he can afford.
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Anna Reese YumCriminal Defense AttorneySan Diego, CA ·
It's very important that your husband not make any statements about his case to law enforcement because anything he says can and will be used against him in court. You should research various criminal defense attorneys who practice in San Diego and schedule free legal consultations. You can explain your financial situation and hopefully, the attorney can work something out with you and/or your husband.
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