Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
When a 16 yrs old minor child committs fraud by changing the amount of a payroll check, what will the sentences be? This is first offence, is in high school doing well and attendancing every day.
Asked on 11/01/11, 8:53 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley
Cynthia Henley, Lawyer
The charge is likely to be theft and unless the amount is large (over $1500) then it will be a misdemeanor and prosecuted in juvenile court. If the kid is good as you represent, then it is possible to get her/him a deferred so that there is no final record. S/He needs a lawyer.
Answered on 11/01/11, 5:32 pm
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