QUESTION
What are my options for first time petty theft charge?
Asked on Jul 10th, 2014 on Criminal Law - Colorado
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First offender with petty theft charge. I have a DUI charge from 7 years ago. It was a misunderstanding with a cab driver. I took the wrong backpack. He got his property back. He called the cops and told them the story and I got arrested. I need to know what my options are. I don't want it to affect me obtaining jobs in the future.
1 ANSWER
You have several options. You can: 1. Plea guilty and take whatever offer the government gives you, the case would most likely always remain on your record 2. Hire an attorney to help you go through this process and possibly negotiate a better deal 3. Plea not guilty and set the case for a jury trial . It is not your duty prove that you are innocent. It is the government's duty to prove that you are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. If you are innocent, you should take the case to trial. I would recommend retaining an attorney.
Answered on Jul 14th, 2014 at 4:02 AM