QUESTION
What could happen to me in a grand theft?
Asked on May 16th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Florida
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My buddy and I took a chainsaw and a saw and 25% bucks worth of gas from my grandpa. He is 19 and I am 16. This is my first offence.
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Deltona, FL
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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You will be charged with theft, whether it is charged as a felony or a misdemeanor is up to the state. If it is charged as a felony, you could spend up to 6 years in prison, if charged as a misdemeanor up to one year in the county jail. Chances are that you will not do any jail time, but that you will be on probation for a few years.
Answered on May 17th, 2013 at 1:52 PM
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The Trabin Law Firm, P.L.
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Grand Theft is a 3rd degree felony punishable by up to 5 years and a $5,000.00 fine. As a juvenile, you will likely be kept in the juvenile system unless the State decides to "direct file" you and charge you as an adult. Your sentence as a juvenile really depends on your individual circumstances and the recommendations of the Department of Juvenile Justice. You could be put on probation or entered into a juvenile program for up until your 19th birthday. Hire a lawyer to handle your criminal cases.
Answered on May 17th, 2013 at 1:52 PM