Legal Question in Criminal Law in District of Columbia
Petty Theft =First Offense 24 years old
My 24 yr. old daughter on a dare, shoplifted a pair of $79.00 pants and was apprehended, finger-printed and given a court date. This is her first offense. She just returned home from college. What should I do?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Petty Theft =First Offense 24 years old
Have her consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney or contact the public defender's office.
Petty Theft =First Offense 24 years old
Since a conviction for theft will kill her chances of getting any job involving honesty and trustworthiness, your first thought should be to get her a criminal lawyer.
Re: Petty Theft =First Offense 24 years old
You shouldn't do anything - except remind your 24 year old adult daugther that you aren't that type of family, and adults don't commit crimes on dares. Then she should find a criminal defense attorney.
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