Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
My 17 year old daughter in Texas was with a girl that stole a $35 skirt. Both girls were ticketed for theft under $50. How should we procede?
Asked on 7/27/09, 12:45 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Tuthill
Law Office of Robert H. Tuthill
You can hire an attorney to try and fight the charges. This is considered a Class C Misdemeanor in Texas. That means that there is a max fine of $500 and no jail time as a possibility.
If this is her first offense, the Prosecutor would likely offer a deferred adjudication.
Answered on 7/27/09, 1:24 pm
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