Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

first offense petty theft

my boyfriend and i were caught shoplifting and have to go to court. Is it a good idea to get lawyer or is this something we can just go and handle our selves? Also, for a firt offense, whats the normal consquences? We know court fees but what else is normal? Thanks


Asked on 11/30/05, 2:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: first offense petty theft

Yes, get a lawyer. Probation is customary.

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Answered on 11/30/05, 6:19 pm


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