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Asked over 4 years ago - Riverside, CA
FlagI am a first time offender and the officer chanrge my friend and I with pc 459 for steeling inside a walmart. The items stole were in the rage of $100. What is the likely punishment for a first time offender?
The answers posted are correct, and excellent. They are corrct because you asked what the likely punishment is, and only a laywer can tell you that after careful review of the case. It is noteworthy, however, that the maximum punishements are as follows:
Misdo--1 year in county jail.
Felony-- 16 months--2 years--3 years, state prison as the lower, middle and upper terms.
Again, as a first offender, you will not get anywhere near this. But, it is important to know.
Best,
Keith J. Bruno
The offense could be charged as a felony or as a misdemeanor. Only an experienced criminal defense lawyer can review your case with you and determine the best outcome for you. If you cannot afford to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney, ask for a public defender to be appointed when you get to court.
You are being charged with 2nd degree burglary. The charge can be punished at either a felony or a misdemeanor. Additionally, a settlement with the prosecution could result in a misdemeanor charge of petty theft. Before you worry about what the likely punishment is going to be, you need to find out what charge you can settle this case for. Only an experienced attorney can assist you. If you have a public defender, make an appointment and see your attorney as soon as possible so your options can be explained. If you don't have a public defender, run--don't walk--to hire a private, experienced attorney. The choices you make here will effect the rest of your life.
its wont be a felony a felony is over 500. Most likely you will get a take a plea and u will get petty theft a small fine and maybe some community services hours (100 hours) but you dont got nothing to worry about you arnt facing any jail time since its your first offenes.
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