Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

petty theft

I was recently arrested for petty theft and have a court date in march of 08. This is my first offence ever on my recod for anything. I am a college student and made a huge mistake. What I stole was $251 worth of goods from mervyns... What should I expect in court?


Asked on 12/13/07, 4:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: petty theft

potential jail time, fines, court costs, restitution, several years of probation. Consider hiring an attorney that knows how to handle this correctly.

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Answered on 12/13/07, 6:32 pm


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