On May 23, 2023, client picked up an apparently abandoned trailer on the side of the road. Turns out it was bait from the sheriff’s office and that there’s a statute prohibiting taking abandoned property and that it’s grand theft if you do. State wanted 180 days jail (did not score prison, but significant history) and this would have violated federal probation. Attorney talked to supervisor who amended offer to probation, solving the problem. ag + 4 years probation (may early term after 3) + anti-theft class, no auto salvage, pawn shops, or scrap yards. May travel outside of county for work.
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