Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

my daughter is 18 and was caught shoplifting $20 of mechandise should we get a attorney or just pay fine and court cost we would like to have this not show up on her record and could she lose her scholarship from this


Asked on 7/06/10, 12:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

She could lose her scholarship. Before hiring an attorney, you should meet with the Assistant District Attorney prosecuting the case and see if you can get a plea under Article 893/894 depending on whether it is a felony or misdemeanor. I assume it is a misdemeanor. After probation you apply and the charges are dismissed as if there were a not guilty. Do that first, then if that does not work, get an attorney.

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Answered on 7/06/10, 3:42 pm


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