Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa
Theft 5th degree-
I live in Iowa and I was charged with shoplifting ($5.45) of food items from a grocery store. This is my first offense and I have no criminal background. My court date is set within the next month. I haven't seeked legal advise, and I'm wondering if it's worth my time. I'm afraid that the judge will not be in my favor if i lawyer everything up. I know what I did was unlawful, but I don't want this simple misdemeanor to ruin the rest of the my life and career.
Asked on 3/30/11, 8:59 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman
solo practitioner
If you want to mitigate the effects you can take your chances or get an attorney and ask for a deferred judgment.
Answered on 3/31/11, 5:40 am
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