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    Unhappy Possibility of Indictment After Theft Charges Are Dismissed

    I'm from Ohio, and I had a few questions on my theft (F-5) criminal charge.

    Charge: CRIMINAL COMPLAINT FILED ON OR ABOUT 6/17/07,me; DID, WITH PURPOSE TO DEPRIVE other people, THE OWNERS, OF PROPERTY OR SERVICES, TO-WIT: A CHASE VISA CREDIT CARD, OR KNOWINGLY OBTAINED OR EXERTED CONTROL OVER SAID PROPERTY OR SERVICES: WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF the other people, THE OWNERS, OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO GIVE CONSENT; O.R.C. 2913.02(A)(1) F-5, local PD.

    My buddy spent around 20,000 on this card, but 5 of my friends were involved. Our local P.D. wasnt looking who spent it, just who took it, since the card was spent out of state. I got charged, I guess they found no proof I did it..?.. and charged the other 4 with the F-5 theft. Four prelimary hearings and 7 months later all five of our lawyers called thier bluff, and filed for a motion to dismiss the charges this morning. Judge accepted, case dismissed. Now, what I hear is that was a bad thing.. that now I could be indited by a grand jury.. go to trial.. whatever comes along with that. I'm lost here, what happens now?

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    Default Re: Possibility of Indictment After Theft Charges Are Dismissed

    If you mean, you may be subject to federal indictment due to the interstate nature of the crime, or indictment in the state where the card was used, then yes, that's possible.

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    Unhappy Re: Possibility of Indictment After Theft Charges Are Dismissed

    I know its possible.. I didnt make the headline that if thats the question you think I was asking.. it would be for the state the card was used. I was asking what the chances are of it.. how they could or why they would bring it to trial if they dropped it at the preliminary hearing.. and the probability of a guilty verdict.. Im just lost on the whole situation..

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    Default Re: Possibility of Indictment After Theft Charges Are Dismissed

    Ok so you want us to predict the future!? The expertlaw crystal ball is out for repair currently but tomorro wis Wed and Sylvia Brown will be on Montel perhaps you can check with her. Ok kidding aside no ne here can make that kind of prediction.

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    Angry Re: Possibility of Indictment After Theft Charges Are Dismissed

    I'm not asking to predict my future. People have gone through this, people understand this whole procedure a lot better then I do. I was just looking for some insight on how these things USUALLY go, not how my certain case goes. I know it's a hard question to answer.. but someone has to have some idea how this stuff works..

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    Default Re: Possibility of Indictment After Theft Charges Are Dismissed

    Yes an Attorney in your area who works with these type cases in your local courts.

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    Default Re: Possibility of Indictment After Theft Charges Are Dismissed

    As I indicated, I could see you being charged in the state (or states) where the card was used, or being charged federally. Beyond that, you'll have to wait and see what happens.

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