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How much jail time for using a stolen credit card?

Asked on Jan 28th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Louisiana
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My boyfriend stole multiple credit cards and used them to buy 300$ to 400$ worth of cigarettes and gas. How much jail time is he looking at?
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Michael J. Breczinski
This depends on the exact charges, the facts, and his prior record.
Answered on Feb 01st, 2013 at 9:39 AM

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Drug Charges Attorney serving Houston, TX at Cynthia Henley
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Depends on how he is charged. He can be charged with each time he used the cards, or he could be charged with theft for a total. It also depends on his criminal history. He is looking at prison, not jail time.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2013 at 9:17 AM

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He is facing as little as zero time to quite a bit of time. It's unclear whether he took several cards from one wallet or the several cards were taken at separate times from separate wallets. This impacts the number of counts he may face. Each use of a card can also be filed as a separate charge. And it is possible, though the facts are presently provided, that other charges could be laid? Your boyfriend should seek advice on his specific circumstances from a qualified criminal defense attorney at his first opportunity. If he cannot afford counsel and has already been charged, he can seek to have the court appoint counsel for him.
Answered on Jan 30th, 2013 at 9:33 AM

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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Baton Rouge, LA at Big River Trial Attorneys
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It really depends. Does he have any priors? If this is his first offense he may be able to work a deal where he pays restitution in exchange for a dismissal.
Answered on Jan 29th, 2013 at 11:59 PM

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