Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania
I am being charged with a misdemeanor in retail offense. This is my first offense ever and I am wanting to know what the chances are of this charge being lowered to a summary offense.
Asked on 12/10/09, 10:08 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Brendan Campbell
Solomon, Berschler, Warren, Schatz, Flood & Monaghan
If this is your first retail theft, the grading depends on the value of the merchandise that is alleged to have been taken. If it's under $150, it should be a summary. If it's over two thousand or involves a firearm or motor vehicle, it's a felony of the third degree. If it's between $150-$2000, it should be a misdemeanor of the first degree.
Answered on 12/15/09, 10:15 am
Daniel Cevallos
Cevallos & Wong, LLP
Brendan has it right (above answer)--he's a pro in this area. He'd be the right guy to call for representation!
Answered on 12/15/09, 11:29 am
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