Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

petit theft

hi! on 11/16/08 i went to walmart to by someornaments and clothes.while shopping i had things separated in my shopping bag and in the cart i had pay for the stuff in the cart but totally forgot about the stuff in my shopping bag. i'm going to my cart when a police officer stop me at the moment i didnt know what it was for till he ask me if i put anything in my purse. a balue of $35. it wasnt my intension to steal it because i had money to pay for it just that i forgot about it. the officer gave me a notice to appear in court since it was my first offence, what are the concequences?


Asked on 11/17/08, 1:03 pm

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Robert M. Perez Law Office of Robert M. Perez, State and Federal Criminal Defense

Re: petit theft

Usually, if you have no prior record, you can either receive a pretrial diversion program or probation. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

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Answered on 11/17/08, 1:26 pm


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