QUESTION
What is the punishment for a first offense petit larceny of under $50?
Asked on May 06th, 2018 on Criminal Law - New York
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I am charged with a class A misd- petit larceny of items totaling under $50. I have a clean record, no priors, nothing. I made a one time stupid mistake out of desperation. I'm worried about what the punishment will be when I show up to court. I don't have a lawyer and can't afford one.
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The max punishment for an A misdemeanor is 1 year in jail. It does not matter what the value of the property stolen, it is still 1 year. What would be the actual sentence if convicted after trial, and what would be the plea offer is different obviously from the maximum exposure. Your prior record (or lack of a criminal record), details on the circumstances of the case are primary factors determining the sentence. If you have no priors as you say, you will most likely receive a non-jail and possibly non-criminal disposition.
Answered on May 07th, 2018 at 7:11 AM