Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

I am a 19 years-old girl who has just commited a 1st time Petty Theft (484 P.C.). of $139 in Sacramento. I am writing to you with a great deppression. I am very dedicated to school with a high GPA, and Im a beloved friend and student, and had never done anything ilegal but volunteering and assisting people and school. I regret so much for this stupidness. I actually thought about that before I leaving, and in less than 50mts away from the shop's door, I turned around and walked toward the store with an intention to return them. But...too late. They would not believe that I was truly going back and return it. So even I cried, they still filed me.

Now, I just want to do everything I can do to fix it, and have this event dissapear from my life. I dont want it to affect the rest of my life.

Questions:

I was told that I could do community service and have it unrecorded in my history. How many hours approximately would that be?

I was also told that I would have to pay a fine. How much money would that be? (an estimate)

I read your comments on this webpage to help people, where I witness your kindness, and found out that I would have to ask for a public defender on the day I go to court and see the judge. Is this what I should do too?

What other things should I do to prepare for the day I go to court?

I will appreciate a lot your help with all of my heart.


Asked on 9/16/10, 9:51 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Gibbs The Gibbs Law Firm, APC

I am sorry to hear of your plight, however, you posted the question to the Real Estate and Real Property section of the forum. It needs to be re-posted on the Criminal Law section so attorneys who practice in this area of law will see the question and can respond. Those of us who handle Real Estate and Real Property are not qualified nor have sufficient experience with criminal matters to assist you. Good luck.

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Answered on 9/21/10, 12:13 pm


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