Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle, CHARGE DISMISSED

June 17th 2009
Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle
Client was charged with receiving a stolen motor vehicle after police made a random stop of the Defendant while he was traveling with friends. The police knew client, as he had been convicted of robbery years ago and other miscellaneous minor offenses. Once the vehicle was stopped, it was determined that it had been stolen and all the parties involved were subsequently arrested. At trial, the Commonwealth was unable to locate a necessary witness and the case was consequentially dismissed.
RESULT: CHARGE DISMISSED