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Grand Theft and Falsely Reporting An Emergency

My 18 year old Attention Deficit son, (diagnosed and undergoing therapy thru the County of Orange) still in high school, swiped some walkie-talkies from his work. They found out when he he used one to report a false emergency. (He didn't think it would go that far and he was ''pretending'' he was Security.) He was confronted, returned the property, and was terminated. 2 weeks later, he gets a Notice of Complaint Filed for the above charges. What can he expect when he goes on the appointed day to enter his plea? What should he do? (I really mean ''we'' because with ADHD kids, you usually subtract 4 years from calendar age for actual maturity level age.)

HELP!


Asked on 4/28/01, 5:13 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Victor Hobbs Victor E. Hobbs

Re: Grand Theft and Falsely Reporting An Emergency

I handled a similar case a couple of months ago involving three youths stealing from several unlocked cars at night. And the pre-plea probation report was for a sentence of 70 days that wasn't warranted. After smoozing the D. A. the kids got some community service and had to make restitution. So with a little smoozing of the D. A. and some cooperation with the probation people you're not looking at much punishment. The court's going to be much more concerned if he has a prior offense. And if this conduct is repeated you're going to be looking at a harsher sentence.

From one that has raised a family - lots of luck.

I hope this response is helpful since I read the other attorney. And he indicated that your question is a couple of months old.

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Answered on 6/18/01, 9:39 pm
Jerome Goldfein Jerome Goldfein

Re: Grand Theft and Falsely Reporting An Emergency

I see you posted your message on 4/28/01 but I just got it on 6/18/01. His attorney must gather facts in order to show the DA and the judge that your son is special and not a criminal.

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Answered on 6/18/01, 4:08 pm


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