QUESTION
Will my daughter face any more jail time and does she need an attorney for a theft charge?
Asked on Mar 14th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Missouri
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My adult daughter got into an argument with another person, snatched her wallet to make person come outside and threw the wallet and contents out in grass. The other person called the police. Daughter was arrested and charged with theft. She paid $500 bond and was given court date. Items found from wallet and turned over to police.
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Your daughter needs to hire an attorney to represent her for the theft charge. Maximum potential penalty in Missouri for misdemeanor theft is 1 year in jail and $1,000 fine. An attorney can get the charge dismissed or amended to a lesser offense.
Answered on Mar 17th, 2015 at 3:25 PM
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For any criminal matter, I would strongly suggest hiring an attorney. Based on the preliminary information you have provided, jail time is likely within the range of punishment as well as a fine. The one piece of advice I would give is to hire an attorney and to not talk to anyone about the matter until she has spoken to the attorney.
Answered on Mar 17th, 2015 at 3:19 PM