Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Charged for Larceny - Referred to JA
So I was stressed, spacey and cranky. I was in the campus store, and I wanted to buy a mug and 2 highliters. Since I didn't have class for another hour, I sat down in this little open cafe area and worked on my homework, putting the mug and highliters in front of me so I could pay for it on my way out. I lost track of time, and rushed to put all my stuff into my bag, including the mug and highliters(i was using one of them since i was going to pay for it on my way out). Being spacey and hurried, I left the store quickly to make my next class. Before I could leave, a security guard approached me and called campus police on me. Since I am a student, they didn't make a criminal arrest. Instead, they referred me to the Judicial Administrator.

I expect to leave without a scratch--although it looks sketchy, I know that I did not intend to do anything wrong. But, since I know things don't always go as they should, if they decide that I am guilty, what kind of penalties I'll be facing? Will my penalties be mitigated because I'm talking to the JA and I'm a student? This is the first time this has happened, and I supposed ''stole'' $15 of stuff. I should mention, I went in and purchased the mug and highliters after talking to the police.

Asked on 11/07/07, 11:08 pm

Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

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Re: Charged for Larceny - Referred to JA

You should contact counsel. IF the court is at a state university, it could show up as an arrest for petit larceny and then an ajudication.

If I were you I would get a lawyer who knows about your school.

Good Luck.

Answered on 11/08/07, 12:28 am

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