QUESTION
Will I serve jail time for stealing alcohol worth $94 and I'm 18 with no prior record?
Asked on Feb 22nd, 2016 on Criminal Law - Washington
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I recently got arrested for stealing alcohol from a store I'm 18 with no past criminal record I was cooperative with the police officer and the loss prevention staff I did everything I was told to do. I just want to know if I will end up serving time the total value of what was stolen was $94.
1 ANSWER
Thomas Edward Gates
You will not serve time, however, you will likely have a criminal record. This will impact you getting a job, loan and an apartment. See if they have a diversion program, completion means no record. Otherwise, retain an attorney to represent you, he can get a good plea offer.
Answered on Mar 29th, 2016 at 4:31 AM