Possession of Stolen Vehicle
I bought a car from an independent owner last year. I was never able to get the car registered because the VIN didnt show up in the system with the Dept of Transportation. I got stopped a week ago and found out the car is stolen. I cannot find the person who sold me the car and I need to know what to do to prove that I didnt steal the car because all I have is a bill of sale wit no notarierty. This is my first car purchase and I didnt know. What should I do, I have court on Dec 13th.
Re: Possession of Stolen Vehicle
Hello. This is a very serious matter. There are
many issues that need to be discussed so that
you will have the best chance possible of getting
those charges against you dropped. I suggests
that you hire a lawyer. It will be necessary to
file preliminary motions such as a motion to
quash and a motion to suppress. However, again
I do not advise that you try to represent your-
self. Will be happy to answer any additional
questions that you may have.
Zedrick Braden III
Ainsworth & Associates PC
203 North LaSalle, Suite 2100
Chicago, 60601