Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

I am 17 years old, and on September 9, 2012 I was arrested along with another person at a Mesquite, Texas walmart for shoplifting. The total of the merchandise was $150, him having stole $140 worth, and I $10 worth. They decided to combine the two amounts, and charge us both. Since he is 16 he went to a juvenile center, me being 17 I went to jail. He receieved a punishment of 20 hours community service, and I have court on February 5, 2013. I am just curious as to what I should expect my consequences to be.


Asked on 1/19/13, 8:21 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

It is legally correct for you both to be charged for the full amount as you served as lookouts for each other.

You need a lawyer who can do the best possible to get you a pretrial diversion which will result in the dismissal of the charge and the opportunity to expunge it in the future.

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Answered on 1/20/13, 9:05 am


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