I have never been in trouble with the law, and I never been in court. This would be my 1st offense if caught. So what is the worst thing that could happen legally?? Jail?If so, how long? Probation? House Arrest? What is the punishment for the theft of about $900 bucks???
2007-01-16 04:45:36 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Im 18, i wired it from an online Paypal account to purchase online goods. Is that better?
2007-01-16 04:53:46 · update #1
You'll probably become a talk show host.
2007-01-16 04:52:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
House arrest is for important political criminals like Pol Pot, doubt that applies to you.
Probably jail time or, if you're lucky, fines and community service. A lot depends on the circumstances - did you take the money out of wallet, or break into someone's house, forge a check, hold someone at gunpoint, if you're a minor or an adult, or whatever.
Best thing to do would be to return the money, apologize sincerely, and hope they don't press charges. Even if they do, showing a sincere repentence and desire to set things right will help you in the eyes of the court.
2007-01-16 04:52:08 · answer #2 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first of all $900?!!!! that is grand theft... which is a felony. so at 18 you'll have a felony on your record... you are lucky it was online because otherwise you could get also charged with burglary or robbery depending on what happened... which would give you more felony charges. you will probably go to jail for a short period... go to court... have to pay back all the money plus additional charges in court fees and fines. it will be harder to get good jobs for the rest of your life because you will always have to mention that you have a felony on your record. Pretty much that was a really bad decision you made... you better hope you dont get caught.
2007-01-16 05:08:17 · answer #3 · answered by Tiny Dancer 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm not going to say anything about the moral side of this since other answerers already have, except to say that if your conscience is bothering you, you really should consider whether God is trying to get your attention and may want you to do something about it.
Legally, I think that this would be considered petty larceny, which I believe is a misdemeanor. Jail time (or much anyway) seems doubtful to me if you pay it back. Depends on where you live, of course. Here's some information that might be useful (scroll down to the "legal dictionary" part):
http://www.answers.com/topic/larceny
2007-01-16 04:53:43 · answer #4 · answered by Gary B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are not very smart and can't even realize that maximum punishments vary from country to country and state to state (which is why you probably steal for a living), the worst that can happen is you get your hands cut off is some countries. Since you probably live in the US or UK, you could get 6 to 12 months worst case.
2007-01-16 05:00:01 · answer #5 · answered by Judge Dredd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like maybe "Theft by Deception" or "Theft by Fraud" which are both serious offenses because of the amount. As a first time offender, it would be my experience, within my own jurisdiction, to see that you will have to pay "restitution" with probation up to around one or two years. Best wishes.
2007-01-16 04:57:24 · answer #6 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
900 dollars makes it a felony. The fact that you used an electronic media (Paypal) and obviously used someone elses bank acct or credit card makes it federal. Get yourself a good attorney, but plan on doing some time in club Fed.
2007-01-16 04:56:18 · answer #7 · answered by chuck_junior 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea what the WORST thing that could happen but I do know the BEST thing for you to do for YOURSELF!
PAY THE MONEY BACK OR MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO PAY IT WEEKLY OR MONTHLY.
You have deprived another person of what is legally theirs which indicates you are a very selfish, dishonest person. Even by your question it is evident that your attitude is: IT'S ALL ABOUT ME.
Do you have a conscious, if not, discover when and how it died. I truly feel sorry for people like you who are totally unconcerned about the rights of others.
2007-01-16 04:53:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
the chances are you will get probation and be ordered to replace the stolen money-but bear in mind this is at the judges discretion-he could jail you!!. if found guilty you will also be left with a criminal record which if you were to find yourself on the wrong side of the law again would almost certainly be raised at any future hearings and this would almost certainly see you jailed.
2007-01-16 04:55:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a free lawyer, try to get it settled at the magestrate level, before county court. Sounds like the police are pursuing this case. Y ou probably won't know for sure what is going to happen untill that hearing, look up the Laws in your state, and at what you are being charged with,ID Theft,petty larc. whatever your papers say,good luck.
2016-05-25 00:49:59 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well any theft over $500 is a felony so you will face fines, have to pay the money back and also probably go to Federal prison.
2007-01-16 05:53:41 · answer #11 · answered by Michael R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋