I was caught on the spot and arrested and have been charged with a Petit Larceny in New York State. I'm only seventeen and I've never done this. What's the probable sentence
2007-01-25 03:00:45 · 10 answers · asked by Matty T 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Anyone who answers this could get disbarred if they are lawyers and not licensed to practice law in NY or could get in trouble for the illegal practice of law.
2007-01-25 03:05:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A sentence could range from probation to one year in jail, with assessments of fines and court costs. The outcome would likely be most affected by a past record.
Much more serious issues can be dismissed under an ACD (Adjornment in Conteplation of Dismissal). The lawyer can argue the facts of a first time offender, offer restitution, and community service instead of jail or probation. ACD would usually be a 6 month, keep-my-nose clean deal.
2007-01-25 11:10:17 · answer #2 · answered by Wolf825 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One thing is for sure. I bet you never go through this again for 11 dollars worth of Ding Dongs. You dumb sh*t. What were you thinking. Is this just the first time that you got caught.
If you have a clean record and play it right in court you should be able to get a pretty light sentence. I really don't know as I have never been arrested.
Use your head. If you had been a adult you could have gone to prison and spent some time in a cell with Bubba.
NO AMOUNT OF MONEY IS WORTH LOSING YOUR FREEDOM OVER.
Now go do the right thing.
2007-01-25 11:18:27 · answer #3 · answered by trichbopper 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Chuckles - mind your own business.
There are many possible outcomes so you MUST speak to the Prosecutor before you do anything. I recommend you get a lawyer to represent you. He will then be your advocate with the prosecutor and the Court..There are too many variables here that could swing the outcome one way or the other. Remember - if you can't afford an attorney - one will be appointed to you at no charge. This is NOT legal advice - this is LIFE advice - and don't do it again!!
2007-01-25 11:34:42 · answer #4 · answered by 34th B.G. - USAAF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question is why did you steal in the first place, obviously there is some kind of personal problem and a lack of respect for the law and yourself. I suggest you go to court and plead guilty, and ask the judge to assign you to counseling.There is no excuse or justification for your actions you stole someone Else's property and unless you figure out why you stand a chance of move on to bigger and better crimes. Get help It's just the $11.00 bucks
2007-01-25 12:00:20 · answer #5 · answered by watchman_1900 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do you want help for? just plea guilty,if your record is clean id say some probation or community service. i deal with a lot of first time offenders for shoplifting.
2007-01-25 13:04:34 · answer #6 · answered by Kevy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think you would end up with some sort of community service. Maybe a fine. It is sort of rediculous, though, that you were arrested for that.
2007-01-25 11:07:05 · answer #7 · answered by Lou 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A fine or probation or community service. "If" this is your first offense. But get over it, and don't do it again.
2007-01-25 11:05:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hello you'll go to jail for what you're doing and you're charged as an Adult so don't even do it.
2007-01-25 11:08:09 · answer #9 · answered by tfoley5000 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
not sure but it want be to bad. promise
2007-01-25 11:13:47 · answer #10 · answered by babypossum92 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋