Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

when i was 15, i went to a friends house and we sprayed the fire extinguisher that

hung in his apt.

The manager of the apt called the cops and we got a Felony for grand theft fire extinguisher!

Every since this happened to me i have not been able to go to college, even though i qualify otherwise.

I also have been rejected from jobs due to having a Grand theft charge.

Right now i am jobless and i want to go to college.

Is there any cheap way to get this charge dropped?

If not then can i sue the state for giving a child such a harsh charge when i never actually stole anything... i was just being a kid?


Asked on 7/08/12, 4:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

If this was a juvenile charge, you should talk to a local attorney about getting it sealed. Since you pled, there is nothing to get dropped. You can't sue the state or anyone else, since it is their prerogative to decide how and how to charge someone. This charge should not prevent you from getting into college. Many colleges will accept you. It sounds like you need to do some more research. I have had many clients with felony records get a college education and go on to make something of themselves. Don't give up, but do keep trying. Good luck.

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Answered on 7/08/12, 5:44 pm


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