what happens the second time you have done petty theft
2006-12-27 06:10:15 · 6 answers · asked by chris c 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It really depends upon the jurisdiction in which the crime occurred. For example, in California petty theft is a misdemeanor. However, if you were previously convicted of petty theft, AND were sentenced to jail for it, the prosecutor CAN charge the offense as a felony. (Penal Code section 666.) That is why you hear of people convicted of petty theft going to prison for life under the "three strikes" law.
The only thing certain is that whatever happens is going to be worse than the first time.
2006-12-27 09:18:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many states, including California, have a separate crime called "Petty theft with a prior" and the second petty theft can be charged as a felony at the discretion of the prosecutor. In that case it is possible to go to prison, but that would normally not happen. You are probably going to get a day or two on the first one and 4 to 10 days on the second one.
2006-12-27 06:59:02 · answer #2 · answered by RangerEsq 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends where you live, and what your past looks like. You could get probation, or the judge could think you didn't learn your lesson and give you jail time.
2006-12-27 06:17:53 · answer #3 · answered by just_acali_girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best case: probation/fine/and or restitution
Worst case: some jail time
Suggestion: Keep your hands off stuff that doesn't belong to you!
2006-12-27 06:15:51 · answer #4 · answered by PRS 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
jail time, fine, community service, probation
2006-12-27 06:37:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You figure out not to do it again.
2006-12-27 06:15:28 · answer #6 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋