Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
17 yo facing 51$ petty theft citation
17 yo daughter facing 51$ petty theft citation from Costco, Campbell, CA.
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Costco held daughter until police arrived to take citation report.
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Daughter released to parent after report taken at Costco.
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Alleged Crimes: Petty theft 484/488 PC
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17 y.o. has no priors.
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Police officer said to expect a court date in three or four weeks.
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Costco supervisor says won't press charges.
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Questions:
What kind of court visit will it be?
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What can we expect from the judge?
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Is an attorney advisable in this situation?
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Thank you
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: 17 yo facing 51$ petty theft citation
An attorney is absolutly advisable as juvenile dispositions vary widly from court to court, even Judge to Judge.
Whatever the outcome, be sure to petition the Court to seal the record after the minor is of age..it's not autmatic.
My practice is limited to homicide defense.
DJM
Re: 17 yo facing 51$ petty theft citation
Whether or not to prosecute is not up to costco. Once the police become involved and a report is submitted to the da the decision lies with the da. Retaining an attorney to represent your daughter will help reduce the damage in this case. The first court appearance is as the other attorney stated is the arraignment. Normally the court will continue the case to allow the retention of an attorney. Starting sooner rather than later is a prudent policy.
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