Legal Question in Criminal Law in Tennessee

misdemeanor theft

i was arrested on 11/10/99 for allegedly stealing

11.00 out of a vending machine that i had filled

as a part of my job duties for a soft drink

company. a warrant was signed on me. i was

taken to the police station and booked.it has come

down to my word against theirs. no money was found

in the polices search of me or the vehicle. i have

never been charged in my life for anything. my

question is twofold.what is the sentence for

misdemeanor theft under 500.00 and what are the

chances that a judge will throw the case out for

a lack of evidence.


Asked on 11/11/99, 5:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jes Beard Jes Beard, Attorney at Law

Re: misdemeanor theft

If you have an attorney who is familiar with criminal law and is any good at it, the charge should be dismissed (unless there is more than you set out in your question), and you could probably even file a lawsuit afterwards for malicious prosecution.

If you are convicted, your maximum sentence for theft under $500 in Tennessee is 11 months and 29 days in jail.

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Answered on 11/16/99, 5:18 pm


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