Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Underage theft

If a minor is caught stealing alcohol from a store, the officer wrote on the citation it is a felony. What reprecusions can he face.


Asked on 9/15/08, 11:37 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Gary Polston The Law Office of Gary M. Polston

Re: Underage theft

The penalty will depend a lot on the county in which the charge is brought, as well as the Judge and district attorney handling the case.

Best advice is to find an attorney in your area that handles this type of case.

Good Luck!!!

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Answered on 9/15/08, 2:22 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Underage theft

Conviction of a felony means, by definition, potential prison time for adults, similar punishment for juveniles. Get him an attorney, private or Public Defender. If the case is in SoCal, feel free to contact me if serious about doing so.

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Answered on 9/15/08, 2:36 pm
Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: Underage theft

What the minor will face will depend on where the case is, the disposition of the judge and the DA, prior record and, perhaps most importantly, whether he/she has a good lawyer.

While I cannot provide any guarantees, I doubt felony charges will be filed for theft of alcohol from a store. What kind of charges will be filed is up to the DA, not the cop or what the cop wrote on the ticket.

Feel free to contact me if you are looking for a lawyer in Southern California.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com

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Answered on 9/15/08, 3:53 pm


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