Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa
theft in the 5th degree (shoplifting)
i was recently charged for shoplifting (theft 5th) $30 or less of clothes from walmart and its my first time, and worried abt the sentencing im hoping it wont be jail time because i work full time with mentally disabled kids and they need me there every day and will i be appointed an attorney for this case i also have a gathering charge from 2 1\2-3 yrs ago for possition of a controlled illegal substance(marajana) will this hurt my situation
Asked on 6/29/09, 4:12 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman
solo practitioner
Re: theft in the 5th degree (shoplifting)
People rarely get jail time for theft 5th. You need to apply for a court appointed attorney.
Answered on 7/02/09, 11:59 am
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