QUESTION
Will a first time offender of a 459pc do time?
Asked on Sep 16th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Florida
11 ANSWERS
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Steven J. Alpers, A Professional Corporation
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Possibly. It depends on the circumstances.
Answered on Sep 27th, 2012 at 11:16 PM
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Nelson & Lawless
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It is entirely possible. In California, if convicted of any felony, you potentially face one or more years in prison, plus fines; on any misdemeanor, you potentially face up to 12 months in jail, plus fines. When questioned, arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.
Answered on Sep 19th, 2012 at 4:52 PM
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It depends upon your son's overall criminal history, and the facts of this particular case, but ultimately, it is up to the judge who imposes the sentence.
Answered on Sep 19th, 2012 at 4:52 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
This depends on the facts of the case I would need to know more in order to answer this question.
Answered on Sep 19th, 2012 at 4:51 PM
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Francis John Cowhig
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Depending on what degree of burglary is charged, your son can be sentenced to 1 to 6 years. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced criminal law attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your son's case. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze his case and advise you of his options.
Answered on Sep 19th, 2012 at 4:50 PM
Michael Paul Vollandt
Yes. If this is a residential burglary he could go to prison but could given probation with a period of custody time in county jail and probably on work release as well.
Answered on Sep 19th, 2012 at 4:49 PM
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It depends on the circumstances of the crime. Generally, yes if it is a residential burglary.
Answered on Sep 19th, 2012 at 4:48 PM
Leonard A. Kaanta
Yes, it is possible.
Answered on Sep 19th, 2012 at 4:48 PM
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This is an impossible question to answer. It depends on many factors - the county where it occurred, the evidence available to the prosecutor, whether it is a felony or misdemeanor (burglary is a 'wobbler'), and other issues. It is possible that he will end with a jail sentence but is also possible that it will not.
Answered on Sep 19th, 2012 at 4:48 PM
It's an absolute possibility. Which is why you should hire a lawyer for him.
Answered on Sep 19th, 2012 at 4:48 PM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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What is a 459pc? Burglary could get a prison sentence. Hire an attorney.
Answered on Sep 19th, 2012 at 4:47 PM