and im scared cus i wanna get a job but im scared to turn myself in....whats gonna happent o me...what are my penalties...i am in the state of CALIFORNIA........PLEASE HELP
2006-06-30 19:48:01 · 12 answers · asked by sexy luv 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The best thing you can do is get a hold of an attorney who defends criminal cases and get this over with. If you can not afford one then it is best to turn yourself in and if the police want to question you on the matter, say nothing, just tell them you want to speak to a lawyer. An attorney will be appointed for you if you can not afford one.
There is always the chance you can get out of it, but not without a lawyer and it will go harder on you if the police catch up with you first.
2006-06-30 19:57:28 · answer #1 · answered by Seikilos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a warrant for failure to appear, you could go to the courthouse and see if there is a fine and just pay the fine. If they are looking at jail time, or if you don't want to got to the courthouse, go to the jail and turn yourself in. They will be able to get the warrant, and you may just have to pay a small fee and get out. The best thing to do is get it taken care of because you may also have a suspended license that you are driving on and couldn't get a job no how.
2006-06-30 20:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by ~Katie~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
notthings cona happen to you mabe a fine and some probation i shoplifted from teenager until i was about 27 and i never seen a jail i made about 50 or 60k a yr until they got as high tech as they are now sometimes i wouldn't even take the stuff out of the store i would just return it for cash on the spot thouse were the good old days good luck thou
2006-06-30 23:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get pulled over the warrent will show up on your record and you could be arrested. Talk to a lawyer and find out what your options are.
2006-06-30 19:52:00 · answer #4 · answered by David T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will get ARRESTED!!!!!there is no incorrect way yet to instruct your self in and pay the bond.you won't be able to look previous due for courtroom,no longer even 5 minutes previous due!!!The warrent must be mailed on your place and consistent with threat no longer.It relies upon what county and state you reside in,and some of the time the only thank you to be certain is to get arrested!!!
2016-11-01 00:47:28 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that would depend on if you have had any prior convictions for shoplifting. If anything you might have additional fines and penalties. I would contact the Court and try to make arrangements to pay your fines. Most courts will work with you.
2006-07-06 07:30:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you turn yourself in you'll have to go to court, you'll most likely either have to pay a couple hundred to a little over a thousand dollars or spend a couple months to a year in jail.
2006-06-30 20:36:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably get the assistanceof a lawyer so you will know what your options are. It is hard but I think it is important for you to accept what your consequences are for something that you have done.
2006-06-30 19:55:53 · answer #8 · answered by MARIE A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why didn't you show up? Now new charges may be layed against you. Find a lawyer/legal aid, or suck it up and turn yourself in. What did you steal anyway?
2006-06-30 19:54:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
see an attorney they give consults for free to determine if theres a case so thats a free way to find out
2006-06-30 20:03:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋