I was arrested for petit larceny yesterday at express mart under 15.00 can i expect jail
It would be unusual.
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It would be unusual.
These are serious criminal charges for which jail is a real possibility. You should hire a lawyer immediately.
No one is messing with you. Whe a criminal charge is filed it is not in the control of the complaining witness; it is the DA who controls.
This is not a question that can be answered without knowing much, much more information. Will he plead guilty or go to trial? Will he be allowed...
90 days after your appearance the case should be dismissed. Contact the clerk's office.
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Too many variables to answer in this forum. You need to discuss this with your lawyer.
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