QUESTION
How can I get a lighter punishment for 2nd offense petty theft?
Asked on Dec 19th, 2012 on Criminal Law - New York
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I was first convicted of petty theft when I was 13. I had to go to court, go to a class, write a paper, and 24 hr. community service. Now I'm 17 and was caught yesterday. I was there holding his stuff while he stole it. I didn't possess anything stolen but I know I am being convicted because I didn't stop him and I was there. I know it will go on my brothers juvenile record since he's 14. He stole around $30 under $100. I believe I am facing time in jail. I’m just looking for any help or legal advice. I really don’t want to go to jail and I still want to go to college. What will my punishments be?
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Deltona, FL
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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Get an attorney. You were offered a deferred prosecution the first time, and probably would not be offered that again.
Answered on Dec 21st, 2012 at 2:51 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
Get a lawyer. They may be able to work out something end up with no adult record. This makes a difference. What employer wants to hire a thief?
Answered on Dec 21st, 2012 at 3:11 AM
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George E. Downing, Jr. Attorney at Law
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You will not automatically be found guilty or go to jail . There are many ways your lawyer and the prosecutor may be able to have justice reached without involving jail. There are things such as pre trial intervention, bench probation , etc.
Answered on Dec 21st, 2012 at 2:51 AM
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Law Offices of Timothy E. Nilan, APLC
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Do not give up so easily. Hire a lawyer. Unless you confessed, you may have some good defenses. Doubtful you will get time for this.
Answered on Dec 21st, 2012 at 1:27 AM
John J. Carney
You should retain a good criminal lawyer to try to get a Disorderly Conduct so that you do not get a criminal record. You must make better decisions in the future or you will not have one.
Answered on Dec 21st, 2012 at 1:24 AM