Legal Question in Criminal Law in Oklahoma

Larceny but not guilty

I went shopping with a friend of mine at a popular upscale store. We both tried on clothes in the dressing rooms. When I went to check out, security approached both my friend and I. My friend ran but security grabbed me, telling me I was under arrest for larceny. Turns out, my friend had been taking clothes into the dressing room & putting them in a shopping bag. She had stolen $400 worth of clothes. Since on the survillence tapes we were constantly seen together I was charged with larceny even though I didn't have anything in my hands besides the clothes I was going to buy. I didn't do anything & I didn't know she was doing it. The police officer said that my friend stated that I was in on it. He suggested that I plea no contest when I see the judge. What are the consequences of this and is it worth fighting?


Asked on 12/11/06, 10:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Steve Chlouber Fuller, Chlouber & Frizzell, L.L.P.

Re: Larceny but not guilty

If she stole items out of your presence in which you had no knowledge, I would not plead no contest to petit larceny. It could affect your job chances in the future. You should hire an attorney to defend your case. If you live in north east Oklahoma, you can email me directly at the email address in the footer regarding possible representation.

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Answered on 12/12/06, 10:24 am


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