Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
1st time shoplift $80, charged with 488 pc petty theft, misdemeanor, I am 40.
will I have permanent criminal record? What are my alternatives?
how can i have a clean record? is it a good idea to hire a attorney to go to court?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: 1st time shoplift $80, charged with 488 pc petty theft, misdemeanor, I am 40.
If convicted or plead to any charges, yes, records are forever. An experienced attorney may be able to obtain a plea bargain that would avoid that problem, as there are several ways of handling this. If serious about doing so, feel free to contact me if the case is in SoCal.
Re: 1st time shoplift $80, charged with 488 pc petty theft, misdemeanor, I am 40.
Theft charges should always be fought vigorously if possible, because the record will stay with you forever. If at all possible, bring an attorney to court with you.
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