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What could I be looking at if I am being charged with theft over 500 but under 10000 and falsifying a police report?
Asked on Feb 01st, 2013 on Criminal Law - Texas
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I was charged with theft over 500 but under 10000 and falsifying a police report and was wondering what I might be looking at as far as punishment?
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John J. Carney
Retain a good criminal lawyer to try to get an ACD dismissal or Disorderly Conduct to avoid a criminal conviction. You will not get a jail sentence, but a conviction will ruin your chances of getting a decent job.
Answered on Mar 08th, 2013 at 6:43 PM
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Third degree offense. Assuming you don't have a prior record with a good lawyer you may qualify for a diversionary program. You are facing up to 5 years in nj state prison.
Answered on Mar 06th, 2013 at 1:12 AM
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Law Office of Jared C. Winter
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There are too many factors to consider. Based on the little information you have provided, you could receive a punishment anywhere from nothing to years in state prison. If you want a more accurate assessment of your case, you're better off contacting some local criminal defense attorneys for consultations.
Answered on Mar 06th, 2013 at 12:37 AM
These are both crimes of moral turpitude, so if you get convicted of either one, or both, you can pretty much kiss your career aspirations goodbye. Hire a lawyer before you get duped into a plea that you will regret for life.
Answered on Mar 05th, 2013 at 11:34 PM
Retail fraud 2nd degree can result in a maximum penalty of one year in jail. A false police report is a felony with a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison. With a good attorney you might be able to have the prosecutor drop the felony in exchange for a plea to the retail fraud. This of course assumes that you committed either one of these crimes. If you are innocent, let the jury decide.
Answered on Mar 05th, 2013 at 11:29 PM
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Theft over 500 & under 10,000 is not a Texas charge. Our range has more break downs.? To get a lawyer in your state to answer, change state of residence.
Answered on Mar 05th, 2013 at 11:28 PM