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Grand theft for shoplifting

hello, my wife was caught shoplifted a sweater and a pants that cost about $450.she was brought at the secrurity office of the shop and was interogated and they ask her to sign a paper that she did took the items.but she did sign the paper then she was brought to jail...and she was realesed without us bailing her...

THe reason why my wife did that because she just recently gave birth to our daughter about 2 weeks, and i think she's been suffering post-partum depression..it;s her 1st crime and 1st time that she did that.

is there any chance that the charges will be lowered considering she's emotionally unstable?

and is there a chance that these will not be recorded to her records?

and she's just 19 year's old,and a tourist so were concern about her stay here in united states if ever this crime is recorded, im afraid that her life will be ruined for an incident brought on by her emotional state due to the birth of the baby.. please help

and her court date is sept 20 here in palo alto, cA


Asked on 9/10/06, 9:16 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joshua Hale Hale Law Group

Re: Grand theft for shoplifting

Without knowing more facts I cannot sufficiently answer this question for you. However, if you do need counsel, please call my office at 619.298.1969, we handle these type issues in the bay area frequently. I will be in the bay area tuesday and wednesday of this week if you would like to meet.

Regards,

JDH, Esq.

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Answered on 9/10/06, 9:42 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Grand theft for shoplifting

Retain an attorney to represent her. Do not discuss this matter with anyone other than an attorney. She is unlikely to have do jail time. The extent and type of defense would depend upon how much you are able to spend for attorney fees and expert witness fees.

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Answered on 9/17/06, 8:23 pm


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