Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
I have a few petty theft charges in past . i have not been in any trouble for five years or so. I just finished my felony five year probation for petty theft. But recently pickrd up another one. Is it possible to just get probation?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Are you asking whether you're going to prison? Unless you have certain convictions in your past, the law now is that any petty theft is a misdemeanor.
Are you asking if you can get "just probation" and no jail time? Yes, it's possible, but this is now your _____th theft charge. You said you had a few PLUS just finished five years probation for the same thing and are now accused of theft again. Jail time seems quite likely.
You need a good criminal defense attorney. I'd strongly suggest you find someone who focuses on criminal law and who routinely practices in the court where this case will be heard.
Related Questions & Answers
-
How to obtain an Affidavit to drop charges Asked 4/18/16, 4:49 pm in United States California Criminal Law