Weiss Ancient Coins Prosecution Scheduled for July

Manhattan criminal courthouse.
Source: nyc.gov

Arnold-Peter Weiss's case was scheduled today in Manhattan. New York Criminal Court records show that Dr. Weiss's $200,000 cash bail was continued, and the next court date was set for July 3, 2012.

Law enforcement officials charged the Rhode Island hand surgeon in January with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property over $50,000.  They arrested Weiss and seized two ancient Greek coins originating from Italy before the coins were sold at the International Numismatic Convention.  Weiss faces up to a maximum of 15 years in prison if convicted of the offense.

Because authorities charged Weiss with a felony crime, his case was to be reviewed by a grand jury.  Weiss, meanwhile, is presumed innocent.

Some possible legal issues to watch for in the case are discussed here.

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