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shasta county CA-penalty for larceny charge

i have a warrant for larceny,my first offense,from my own checking account. my bail is 10 thousand$.what kind of penalty can i expect when i go to court?prison?probation?

the checks were written in 2000 but the warrant wasnt issued until 2005. i was picked up in sacramento but shasta co failed to come pick me up w/the five days alotted,so sacramento released me w/a courtdate for shasta county.I have no other felonys,just a couple misdmnr duis,possession/paraphanalia,from years ago. nothing within last 8 or 9 years


Asked on 1/21/07, 6:24 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel J. Mangan III JuryTrialJustice

Re: shasta county CA-penalty for larceny charge

? from your question there is a statute of limitations and/or speedy trial issues, predicting penalty without full knowledge of the facts and your record cannot be attepmted. Basic maximum penalty for felony grand theft type offenses? is 3 years in prison,

DJM

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Answered on 1/21/07, 2:38 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: shasta county CA-penalty for larceny charge

You should retain an attorney to represent you as soon as possible. If you have not retained an attorney before the court date, appear in court plead not guilty and ask for a new court date to identify counsel. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney then request that the court appoint an attorney to represent you. The statute of limitations for most property felonies is three years. However, the delay should be investigated.

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Answered on 2/03/07, 2:05 pm


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