Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa
What is theft in the fifth degree. this is the first and last time i ever shoplifted
Asked on 8/12/09, 2:17 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman
solo practitioner
It's a simple misdemeanor, there's a potential for up to 30 days in jail and a substantial fine, but people rarely if ever go to jail on a simple. I would suggest that you ask for a deferred judgment because of your good record.
Answered on 8/13/09, 1:18 pm
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