QUESTION
Can you please advise me what to say or expect if I was caught shoplifting and they say it was about a hundred but I believe it was lower?
Asked on Apr 03rd, 2016 on Criminal Law - Florida
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I got once before in 2011, over five years ago for shoplifting but it actually wasn't me. It was who I was with. I was guilty by association. I do not have anything else on my record. Can you tell me what you think could happen? Someone told me to try and ask for a diversion program and to be honest. I don't know what it means. I'm willing to pay restitution. Do you think I could go to jail? I'm scared. I know I was so stupid to do it and I guarantee I've learn my lesson but I cannot afford an attorney. I barely get by now. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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It actually does not matter to argue that the amount was lower in my opinion. With one conviction on this crime already, if you get another conviction you will be well on your way to getting another and then being charged with a felony, for which you will actually be sent to prison for a petit theft. Ask for the public defender to be appointed if you are indigent. Diversion is a way to get the charges dismissed, usually in our state. You probably are not entitled to that.
Answered on May 05th, 2016 at 10:09 AM