Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

If you got arrested for shoplifting, and got charged with petit theft 812.014(3)(A), with a bond amount of $250, FSS/ORD 812.014.3a, what is likely to happen at the court trial? (this is a first offense, no other criminal record)


Asked on 12/12/10, 8:10 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Karen Kilpatrick http://www.ExpungeRecordFlorida.com

Hello,

This would be 2nd Degree Misdemeanor, punishable up to 60 days in jail and $500 fine. If this is a first offense, prosecutors likely would offer a plea without jail time (if they have enough evidence to proceed). Just make sure, if accepting a plea, the plea is an "adjudication withheld" so the record can be later sealed.

Good luck,

Karen

ExpungeRecodFlorida.com

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Answered on 12/17/10, 8:51 am


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