Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

when some one gets off parol then they steal a bottle of jack from the store and he has prior charges for theft could he be charged with prior of a pette theft that cop that came to the door said that it was a misterminner and he just wants him to sign the ticket but he is afraid that he will get charge a more higher charge

Asked on 7/09/10, 11:29 pm

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

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Petty theft with a prior is a felony. The person you're talking about didn't learn anything last time he went to prison, so he's going back. Signing the ticket is just a promise to appear in court.

Answered on 7/10/10, 2:55 am

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Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

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Parole means a prior felony conviction, which means a strike. For this parole/probation violation, he's possibly going back to prison. The new charges can be a felony, with a prior strike, meaning more prison time. Time to get a good attorney, if he can afford one. If so, and if in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me.

Answered on 7/11/10, 5:20 pm

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