i got cought stealing a $15 bracelet last year on Oct. 15. no one contacted me about it until 11.5 months later. my court date is oct. 19, over a year after it happened. i have no criminal background, i am in good standing at school and have a good job. what is goin to happen to me? i didnt think they could wait that long to contact me...does anyone kno what happens now? how worried should i be?
it was only $15! god it was a stupid to try n take it, but i was goin thru a rough time and now that my life is together i have to pay for it! any info would be nice
2006-10-12 15:15:52 · 3 answers · asked by micalou1735 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
don't stress it too much. it's petty larceny they will probably ask you not to go into the store again and you might get a fine or some counseling or committee service. i wouldn't worry about it.
2006-10-12 15:18:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The real question is: When were you arrested? They have a year to do that in most jurisdictions. A new clock starts running once you're arraigned, which I believe will happen on 10/19. This should plead out favorably for you if the facts are as you state they are.
2006-10-12 22:19:58 · answer #2 · answered by 34th B.G. - USAAF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You pay a fine and go home. That's it. Do you think they really give a damn?
2006-10-12 22:17:44 · answer #3 · answered by normobrian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋