QUESTION
What happens if someone has to serve jail time for a shoplifting charge but also has a second offense pending?
Asked on Feb 23rd, 2013 on Criminal Law - Mississippi
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My husband is in jail for a first offense shoplifting. He got 120 days to serve but he’s also got a second offence pending.
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John J. Carney
You should retain a good criminal attorney or talk to the public defender if you are indigent. Your husband is not making good decisions and you should find out why. Either he is a drug addict or he just has no impulse control, but shoplifting is not a good way to earn a living.
Answered on Mar 04th, 2013 at 7:32 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
He should plead on the second so that the time runs concurrently.
Answered on Mar 01st, 2013 at 7:37 PM
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Cynthia Henley
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He is getting credit on both cases assuming he is not on bond on the 2nd case. (If he is, have the bonding company turn the bond in so he is getting credit.) His 2nd case will proceed regardless.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2013 at 3:38 PM
Then he might be looking at a felony. Time for him to shop for a lawyer.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2013 at 2:19 PM
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A second offense shoplifting conviction in Mississippi carries a penalty of up to $1000 fine, up to six months in jail, or both. A third offense in five years will be a felony.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2013 at 2:18 PM