Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Shoplifting

Okay im 17 i got caught shoplifting with two other friends but they add the cost of all our items and put it together and charged us the same amount i have court next month. Whats gona hapen to me?


Asked on 4/02/08, 7:19 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Joel Selik www.SelikLaw.com

Re: Shoplifting

Get a lawyer.

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Answered on 4/02/08, 7:21 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Shoplifting

Potentially jail and fines; same as on every misdemeanor. But, that's why you hire an attorney to try to negotiate a plea bargain that minimizes those punishments. If handled right, it might be possible to get a deal with only fines and restitution and probation.

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Answered on 4/02/08, 8:03 pm


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