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What am I looking at for penalties on a 3rd degree theft with a felony charge 9 years ago?
Asked on Oct 21st, 2012 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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I am really scared. I am being charged with 3rd degree theft and I was wondering what I am looking at as far as penalties. I do have a prior from 9 years ago. I have a felony which was 8 counts forgery. I did my time and I have not been in any trouble what so ever since then. I was in a really bad stop and made a really bad choice and I know that I have to pay for what I did but I am a single mom of three kids with no help from their father. I would have no one to keep my kids if I had to do jail time. If I had to do jail time would I be able to get alternatives maybe? If anyone has any advice I would really appreciate it.
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Up to a year in jail and a $5000.00 fine. My advice: hire an attorney.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2012 at 3:42 PM
Gary Moore
You get a good answer to your question by discussing your precise situation with the criminal attorney that you hire. You COULD get probation or go to prison, depending all the facts and circumstances of you case.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2012 at 7:04 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
In WA 3rd degree theft is 365 days and up to $5000. They will consider past history. You could request house arrest.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2012 at 6:56 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
Well you want to get an attorney. Since your prior was so long ago, it may not make that much difference.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2012 at 5:24 AM