Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

misdemeanor-theft

my son stole a gift card and made purchases of $330.00.what is the punishment for this theft . he is making 18 years old on november 25.


Asked on 10/22/07, 7:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Re: misdemeanor-theft

He is an adult at 17 for criminal purposes. Theft of $300 to $499.99 is a relative FELONY and carries imprisonment, with or without hard labor, for 0-2 years and/or a fine of 0-$2,000. Those can be suspended and probation is appropriate for first offenders.

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Answered on 10/23/07, 7:57 am


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