Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

petty theft from merchant

I barley turned 18 and they caught me at target stealing. I was and am still scared. They arrested it me and booked me. I want to know what the judge might decide on my case. I know for sure i will never ever get arrested again for anything. And will it affect me in getting a job. Will the employer see it in my record?


Asked on 11/06/08, 10:51 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel J. Mangan III JuryTrialJustice

Re: petty theft from merchant

Relax..first get a good attorney...sometimes petty theft can be reduced to an infraction...do not just let the judge decide...talk with the public defender if you cannot afford counsel...if you do get convicted of something this is a misdemeanor and you can have it expunged later.

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Answered on 11/06/08, 6:46 pm
Ryan P. McClure The Law Offices of Ryan P. McClure

Re: petty theft from merchant

If you are convicted it certainly will be on your record. Best advice- hire an attorney to fight your case. At 18, you dont want to have this type of thing on your record.

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Answered on 11/08/08, 11:39 am
Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: petty theft from merchant

Petty theft is not the end of the world, i.e., you should not get any jail time, but you need to fight this charge the best you can. A conviction for theft will greatly diminish your ability to find employment. You need to get a good lawyer to have the case beaten, dismissed through some kind of diversion or at least reduced to an infraction.

Feel free to contact me.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com

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Answered on 11/09/08, 4:37 pm


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