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Motown
My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan
Ok a couple of days ago me and friend went into meijers. We went in seperately and both stole merchandise. He stole about $180 worth and I stole about $80. I got out fine but he was stopped and detained as he tried to leave. When I left, I put all of the items in his car as he drove. I waited there and after I figured something had went wrong I got a different ride and left. The next morning I got a call from this guy and he said he got charged with what I had taken because it was in his car. He also obviously gave them my name because he said they were going to issue a warrant for me. I am not sure if he was telling me the truth because I am sure he wants me to take credit for the stuff I took because it might lower his total to make it a misdemeanor instead of a felony. He told me it might be better if I turned myself in. He also told me they have me on camera. I guess my question is can they charge me without detaining me and without me being caught in possesion of the items? Also, since they charged him with all of it, can they charge me for stealing the same items they charged him with? What can I expect? Can they charge me just based on the video? Any help would be appreciated.