Auto Theft Victim Helps Police Nab Suspect
Posted on Mar 25, 2013 6:45pm PDT
After discovering that her Ford Expedition had been stolen, a woman in the Klamath Falls, Oregon area reportedly notified police and then ventured out herself to look for the vehicle. According to reports, the auto theft victim spotted her purse being carried by a woman whom she confronted. It is reported that the thief dropped the victim's purse and a backpack and led police on a short pursuit. The police reportedly found methamphetamines in the backpack and charged her with second-degree theft, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and drug possession.
Theft charges are not taken lightly by courts and should be handled properly at all times. There are many difficult legal aspects that you will have to deal with when charged with theft. You will want to protect your rights and ensure that justice is upheld. Being charged with theft can affect your personal and professional life so it's important that you seek help when dealing with this situation.
By working with a criminal defense attorney, you can protect your rights and allow for an expert to handle the difficult legal aspects you will be facing. It's in your best interest to have a defense lawyer working on your behalf so that you do not have to worry about how to handle your case. If you or someone you know is being charged then you should take the time to contact a defense attorney to begin discussing your case and moving forward.