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Expert: - 7/9/2009


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my husband was arrested for burglery and they searched our home that we currently are trying to fix an took some items that belonged to me an have been for 3 years before me an him got toghether. i was told that the items that they took they are trying to say he stole but i bought and paid for them .what can i do about this,they are tring to find anything to make his charges against him worse

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I doubt if the police are trying to make his charges "worse".  They would be negligent to not seize items that they suspect to be stolen because normally the police have one chance when executing a search warrant because after it is executed they can't come back on the same warrant.

You need to gather the receipts for the property that is yours and contact the detective in charge of the case and make an appointment to see him.  If you don't have any receipts then it might be awhile before you get your property back.  In the meantime you need to be talking to his attorney.

I don't mean this in a rude way but when you are married to a thief then sometimes you get inconvenienced.  

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Please do not ask me about potential jail sentences that you, your friends, or family might receive in court. There is no way for me to know that. Only a judge could answer a question like that. I am also NOT a probation officer or parole officer so I cannot answer questions that relate to parole or probation. Also please keep in mind that every state has different laws. If you are planning to ask a question about a specific law or criminal charge that pertains to your state only it could be difficult to answer. I also cannot give you legal advice on what to do or what not to do in court. Retired police officer with 26 years experience. Worked in the patrol division as well as over 14 years in the detective bureau. Investigated a wide range of crime such as murder, rape, robbery, theft, fraud, missing persons, and other very sensitive crimes. I am available to answer your questions about criminal law and especially as it applies to police work. I taught at the police academy for several years and am especially knowledgeable about search and seizure. Any question about criminal law is welcome! Please don't ask me to do your homework or ask me questions that obviously come from your teachers or professors. I also do not do online interviews or surveys. Young people need to gain face to face interviewing skills. Local police officers usually are very agreeable to assist in these assignments.

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I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience. I investigated almost every type of crime including murder, rape, theft, missing persons, fraud, and domestic abuse. I am very knowledgeable about search and seizure and taught at the police academy for several years on a variety of subjects. I can answer questions that a lot of attorneys cannot since they do not have "street experience".

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Bachelor of Science degree in Criminolgy from the University of Maryland.

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