Quote Quoting tylerdustin2008
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Yes I know this. I look bad. But I did what I did to learn and no other reason, if it was an indivduals items I would have not taken them.
So ... because the items belonged to all of us taxpayers, and have to be replaced at taxpayer expense, it is not the same thing???? Sorry, but I fail to see the logic in that.

It shouldn't matter at all WHO the owner was or is, theft is wrong, it is a crime of moral turpitude, and we ALL pay for thefts either as individuals or through higher costs at retailers and wholesalers, or through higher taxes or decreased services.

But even though I may look bad. The Police should suffer the consequences for not following the law.
That consequence (assuming they had no legal reason to be on the property) generally is a suppression of the evidence. While they may have done something wrong, or even actionable, it does not automatically mean that a civil suit is worth anyone's time or money. This is why you need to consult an attorney. If they ask for a few grand up front, you know that it may not be worth the effort.

Now how might I find an attorney that would be willing to work with a contingency fee?
Start with the phone book. But, attorneys do not work on contingency unless the payout is likely, and is sufficient to make it worth their time and effort. If the case will be long and/or difficult, and the potential award is either iffy or small, then you will not get a contingency agreement.