curiosity!! heard of a man getting compo for injury they bought up criminalrecord in court isnt that wrong?
484621
It probably goes to the individual's character and believability.
933777
A class 4 felony is low; I doubt a theft (stealing without trespassing, shoplifting, force or coercion)  grand or small would land someone in prison.  Justice is blind, and that is supposed to be a good thing.  Violations (speeding, domestics, disturbance of the peace etc) do not go an ones permanent record.  \n\nHow did your friend violate the Pawnbrokers Act?  My guess is did not get a license to open up shop, so that means he failed to pay $60 for the license and did not provide the $2000 deposit to the town government.  Did he open another shop?  That would be another way to violate the act, by setting up a monopoly on the collateral business.     \n\nIn any case, it sounds like he won't go to jail.  He won't go to prison no matter what (prison, is for sentences beyond 1 or 2 years depending on the state or province)  I see a misdemeanor - contempt of court - and a suspended sentence based on that.
238842
Assuming you've authorized the service, then yes, you are committing a crime by removing the car from the repair facility.  It's called "Obtaining goods or services by false pretenses".
1161302
The point here is that he had a prescription with him that was not in his name, which is a second-degree misdemeanor. His plea agreement says he "will refrain from any violation of any law." It doesn't matter what his motivation was, he violated the law. I'm interested to see how this plays out...
17772
It depends on the state, but it is usually a misdemeanor.  I've included a couple of definition links below.\n\nEDIT: I see the previous poster has taken a fancy to copying my links....
973829
Bwuhha-ha-ha-ha He-e-e-e ha-ha-ha!!!!!!!\n\nIDIOT!!!!!  Felonies are on your record for LIFE!!!!\n\nUnderstand now what it means by 'if you can't do the TIME, don't do the CRIME!!'?   MORON!!!
701450
Is there anyway he can file a police report. If he "FRIEND" ripped him off while the poor guy was laying in the hospital he deserves to be locked up. Plus with the police report stating the the chair was stolen the insurance company may buy him a new one
52406
It is morally wrong, your stealing something from someone who is paying for it and stealing bandwith from their service provider.\n\nLegally has yet to be determined, I bet a prosecutor could make a pretty good arguement that it is at least theft of services, the article below give a pretty good synopsis of the question.
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Of course, it is.  The answer can be found in the question itself. The fact that persons threaten a lawsuit against you "using FALSE CLAIMS JUST TO GET THEIR WAY" is  illegal and the plaintiffs may be incarcerated if the defendant can prove that the plaintiffs perjured themselves in court merely to "get their way".\n\nCan you imagine the potential harm done to the defendant?  First of all there is the question of money, such as for hiring a lawyer to represent the him/her, or missing work, secondly the integrity of the accused is in doubt and last but not least the sheer torment, stress and distress the accused will experience during a trial. Even if acquitted, the integrity of the accused may never be the same as before he/she was accused.  \n\nHope this info helps.
227330
You can be sued by that guy, however, if you told the truth, he should loose.  It might even be thrown out of court without a trial.  Most likely, he is bluffing and there will be not lawsuit.
256817
I must say that sounds like a good idea. Sometimes the criminal loses a fight and presses charges cause they say the victom could of ran or something stupid. \n\nNice work Jeb!!
684131
No, that's stealing, identity theft, morally wrong, breaking the law, whatever you wanna call it, it's still WRONG!!!!!!!!  Would you like that if someone did that to you?  Take it back to the store and return it, before you get a guilty consience.  Trust me, you'll feel better!  I promise!
764948
he needs to be reported. there are people out there who cant afford for this to happen to. well observed and i hope the robdogging git gets caught and punished. because he is either lining the shops pockets or HIS OWN
844850
Its fraud and theft.  The consequence could be prosecution and jail.
101095
anytime you take something that isn't yours or take something that you didn't pay for well then thats stealing no matter what the unusual circumstances are.  just because someone else broke the glass and started the robbery, you are still a accomplice cause you jumped in and took part.  it's called an accessory .....charged with possession of stolen property or maybe recieving stolen property.  any way you look at it...it would be smarter for you not to get involved with things of this nature.  try making better choices,  your future depends on it.  GOOD LUCK!
1182889
I don't think that it is legal because the records are yours. The MD may have you pay for the copies but I think that under federal law, they have to give them to you.
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Hi Mitzi-\nI'm very familiar with PA law.  The theft is going to be based upon the amount involved.  I can almost guarantee that there will have to be restitution.  Sentencing depends on the person's past criminal history (if any), the facts of the case...if it was particularly heinous and the victims involved, etc. and the amount of cash or items taken.