View Full Version : Theft under 5000, second offence.
albert17
Aug 30, 2013, 09:08 AM
I was charged with theft under 5000 back in high school for taking a laptop from an open locker. I was 15 at the time. I am 20 now and last month was caught stealing from old navy a pack of 20 dollars shirts, stupid I already know. Police were called and I have a court date and fingerprinting. I just need to know what's going to happen the day of court?what are my options? Am I going to jail?
tickle
Aug 30, 2013, 09:18 AM
This is your second offence, and the court will have the opinion that you didn't learn the first time. Who knows what's going to happen the day of court; you don't have any options but I don't think it will mean jail time but if you didn't have a record before, now you will have.
fibian
Aug 30, 2013, 09:30 PM
The day of court, you'll enter your plea. You can receive your sentence right there and then, or await your trial for a later date. If you're convicted and given a jail sentence, you won't have to surrender till a later date.
If you don't already, get yourself a lawyer or ask for a public defender. They'll definitely be looking at your past offense, so don't try handling this alone.