Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

I was given a citation with a friend for shoplifting $29 and she $70 worth of stuff. cousin signed us out..Can my brother be the one to come with me to court he is over the age of 21 ? we have the help of a lawyer i'm not sure if the lawyer will be there..what should i expect? fine ? probation ?


Asked on 4/10/10, 3:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Royce Bishop Mr. M & Save My Home

If it is your first criminal charge, you may not need a lawyer--maybe. They prosecutor will probably offer you a standard plea they give to everyone, but some prosecutors (assistant state attorneys) are tougher than others. If you are offered a "withold of adjudication" if you complete communtity service, pay fines, etc. Then I would take it. This in a way is the worst misdemeanor over the long term. No one will hire you ever. So if you are offered adjudication witheld take it. If not, hire a attorney. See about getting record sealed later.

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Answered on 4/15/10, 4:15 pm


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