Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Re: Embezzlement

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Re: Embezzlement

Your question is a little unclear - a prior petty theft is a misdemeanor and by itself cannot result in a prison/parole situation, so I assume there's at least another qualifying felony out there somewhere.

The embezzlement carries up to 3 years state prison and the criminal threats (assuming it's charged as a felony) adds another 8 months. The prison prior could add a year.

The threats charge is also a strike under California's three strikes law.

The bottom line - whoever is accused in this situation is in a heap of trouble. Certain priors can be stricken, reducing the sentence or there are other ways to fight the case or lessen punishment. Exatly what can be done? I could only say after a review of the exact charges and the police reports.

Re: Embezzlement

Your question is a little unclear - a prior petty theft is a misdemeanor and by itself cannot result in a prison/parole situation, so I assume there's at least another qualifying felony out there somewhere.

The embezzlement carries up to 3 years state prison and the criminal threats (assuming it's charged as a felony) adds another 8 months. The prison prior could add a year.

The threats charge is also a strike under California's three strikes law.

The bottom line - whoever is accused in this situation is in a heap of trouble. Certain priors can be stricken, reducing the sentence or there are other ways to fight the case or lessen punishment. Exatly what can be done? I could only say after a review of the exact charges and the police reports.