Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
if someone has been given a set of car keys, can they be charged with grand theft, if they use the car?
Asked on 11/21/09, 1:53 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Aaron Slavin
Slavin Law Firm, LLC
Yes. If they knew, or should have known, that the car was stolen and they "appropriated" and/or used that car for their own benefit, then they could be charged by the State of Florida with Grand Theft Motor Vehicle.
A person charged with Grand Theft Motor Vehicle does NOT have to be the person who actually "stole" the car.
Good luck,
Aaron J. Slavin, Esq.
SLAVIN LAW FIRM, LLC
727.474.3785
1.877.HIRE.SLF
Answered on 11/26/09, 2:23 pm
Craig Epifanio
Craig Epifanio, P.A.
If the person didn't have permission, then yes it is a theft. If you gave them keys it would depend on the circumstances of the giving to be a theft.
Answered on 11/26/09, 9:44 pm
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