QUESTION
How much time can I get for petty thief?
Asked on Jan 28th, 2014 on Criminal Law - California
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I have been charged with petty thief and they want to give me 182 days and 3 years felony probation in California.
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You must be leaving out something. Petty theft is a misdemeanor with a 6 month top, 180 days in jail. The exception is if you have prior petty theft convictions the case can be charged as a felony and you could do up to 1 year in county jail or 16 months, 2 years or 3 years in prison.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2014 at 4:28 PM
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Usually on a first time petty theft a good lawyer can get your case dismissed? I am assuming you have multiple prior convictions for theft. You should really call a lawyer that seems pretty ridiculous to me.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2014 at 4:15 PM
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Francis John Cowhig
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Evidently, your petty theft wasn't so petty if you are looking at felony probation. A petty theft charged as a felony carries a potential jail sentence of up to 3 years. You need to discuss this with your attorney.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2014 at 10:46 AM
Instead of worrying about how much time, you need to focus your attention on how you can avoid being convicted. Petty theft is a crime of moral turpitude, and if convicted you can kiss your career aspirations goodbye. Hire a lawyer before you get duped into a plea you will regret for life.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2014 at 10:32 AM