Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

Petty Theft Sentencing

Is it normal for a first time offender with no criminal record or activity sent to sentence to jail on a Petty theft charged under one hundred dollar without given the chance to make restution?


Asked on 7/06/05, 4:35 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: Petty Theft Sentencing

This does not appear to be typical but is completely enforceable and legal. There must be more to this matter than you have been told. Your experience underlines why it is important to have legal representation.

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Answered on 7/07/05, 8:49 am

Petty Theft Sentencing

If it has not been 30 days since the trial, an appeal should be taken. Most times the Judge will withhold the jail time until the appeal is over. This time use a criminal lawyer, like myself.

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Answered on 7/09/05, 8:05 pm
A.P. Pishevar The Pishevar Law Firm, P.C.

Re: Petty Theft Sentencing

No. THis is why it is important to take all cases seriously and to hire a good lawyer. www.PishevarLegal.com is our website. (301) 279-8773.

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Answered on 7/06/05, 5:00 pm


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