Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

shop life or burglary underage

my friend who is 16 year old and 14 were charge misdemeanor for the possession of a scissor and felony burglary? they were caught stealing in the mall. i dont know what i can do to help her. it her first offense and she have a clean record. what will happen. do they need a lawyer? they have to go to court with their parents. also would it affect her ability to apply for UC


Asked on 2/08/09, 10:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: shop life or burglary underage

The best way to help your friend is to insure that she is represented by an attorney. As I read your question she is the older of the two individuals involved in this case. The court will consider her to be the leader and will give her the harshest sentence.

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Answered on 2/11/09, 3:53 pm


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