Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

charged w/ burglary of $20 cash and $88 in stamps at a preschool/church. police said they have my print on exterior of window. should i be worried


Asked on 7/28/09, 1:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Worried? Naah. Jail is a piece of cake.

Are you nuts? You've been charged with burglary, a felony? And you are asking whether you should be worried? Do nothing and you'll be convicted, and what do you think sentencing judges do with people who burgle church preschools? Do you think the judge is going to just wag his finger at you and warn you not to do it again?? After you finish your stretch in state prison you'll have a criminal record, and you'll never be able to get a job again, ever. But it could yet be within your power to keep all (or some) of these bad, worrisome things from happening to you.

If you ever decide to sober up and realize that these are serious charges, and you want to have the best shot at staying out of prison, and you are willing to beg and borrow from your relatives to get the money to hire an attorney, please feel free to call or email me directly.

In the meantime, do not speak to the police.

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Answered on 7/28/09, 2:14 am


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