QUESTION
Can I face jail time for a misdemeanor theft of only fifteen dollars?
Asked on Nov 17th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Louisiana
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I was just charged with a misdemeanor theft but I only took 15$.
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Technically yes. Realistically no! For a crime like that you are most likely looking at a possible fine and maybe some probation. I would ask if you are sentenced that you be sentenced under Article 894 which means if you don't get in any trouble for a year you can have it removed from your record.
Answered on Nov 20th, 2013 at 11:11 AM