Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington
in washington state what do the charges attempted theft 2nd degree, gross misdemeanor really mean? I was charged with theft of $500.00 shouldn't it be different charges?
Asked on 2/17/10, 2:20 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
James J. White, attorney
Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC
It should be just theft 2nd degree, a Class C (lowest) felony. The "attempted" reduced it on one level to a gross misdemeanor. Probably a plea bargain.
At your service,
Answered on 3/01/10, 10:42 am
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