New York, NY
Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence ... +3 more
At 14 she couldn't consent even if she wanted to. Yes charges can filed.
The FBI is notorious for disregarding state law. Yes your records will remain with the FBI.
While you may not have been placed into handcuffs from a legal perspective you were essentially arrested. You are facing prosecution for the theft....
You need to have an attorney defend you. If Walmart cooperates with the prosecution the case will go forward, otherwise it will get dropped.
Petit larceny is a misdemeanor and not a felony.
Drug court and rehab are options. She should have an attorney and discuss all available options with him/her.
The age of consent in NY is 17. If she was 17 and it was a consensual relationship you wouldn't have any legal problems.
There is no hard and fast rule. Sometimes they can find out right away and sometimes it can take weeks.
Don't plead guilty. If this is your first arrest you are entitled to an ACD.
You never have to speak to the police if you don't want to. Unless you called them it is never a smart idea to talk to them as everything you say...
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