Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
whats the worst
whats the maximum penalty with a petty larceny and embezzlement of a total under 200 dollars.Also will it be wise to represent myself and just take the fine cause i am guilty.
Asked on 9/26/07, 9:10 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: whats the worst
Get a defense counsel to represent you.
Petty larceny is a Class 1 misdemeanor and a jailable offense, up to 12 months and a $2500 fine, either or both. A lawyer may be able to minimize adverse consequences, such as securing an SIS(Suspended Imposition of Sentence) a disposition which you bumbling along on your own might not succeed in getting(in your haste to plead guilty).
If you can't afford to hire a lawyer, ask the court to appoint one for you.
Answered on 9/26/07, 11:01 pm
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