QUESTION
Is "accessory to grand theft auto" a real charge?
Asked on Dec 26th, 2012 on Criminal Law - California
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I was driving a stolen car and charged with accessory to grand theft auto. My cousin says it doesn't exist.
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Cynthia Henley
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Texas does not have that charge.
Answered on Jan 04th, 2013 at 3:33 PM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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Listen to your cousin, he must be an attorney.
Answered on Jan 04th, 2013 at 6:49 AM
Your cousin is wrong. One can be convicted of being an accessory to just about any other felony, pursuant to Penal Code section 32, including vehicle theft. the prosecution must prove that you knew that the car was stolen and "harbored, concealed, or aided" the thief in escaping or avoiding punishment for the theft.
Answered on Jan 04th, 2013 at 5:18 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
Yes it is a real charge. It means that you aided and abetted the crime.
Answered on Jan 04th, 2013 at 5:11 AM
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Law Office of Joe Dane
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Your cousin is wrong. Yes, being an accessory is a crime.
Answered on Jan 04th, 2013 at 4:59 AM
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Law Office of Jared C. Winter
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Is you cousin an attorney? I hope not, because your cousin is wrong.
Answered on Jan 04th, 2013 at 4:34 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
Sorry it does exist.
Answered on Jan 04th, 2013 at 3:57 AM
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Law Offices of Matthew Murillo
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It is real and serious. Unless your cousin is a lawyer, I suggest you stop listening to them. If they are a lawyer, then I suggest you don't listen to them.
Answered on Jan 04th, 2013 at 3:30 AM
Asbolutely it is real. Your wallet will know it is real very soon.
Answered on Jan 04th, 2013 at 3:25 AM