Hello i am wanting 2 ask a question. I live in Arkansas, but i went 2 Springfield Missouri, and i did a very stupid thing. I got caught shoplifting, and they wrote me out a ticket. I asked if i could pay, but they said i had 2 go 2 court? I know it was a dumb thing 2 do, but can any 1 tell me any info., about what may happen? I don't need any smart remarks, about what i did on how stupid it was or i will rott in jail i just wanna ask if any of u good people know the law in the State of Missouri Springfield Missouri. Thanks for your help.
2007-08-06 05:56:34 · 9 answers · asked by gaylon e 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I would say you will get a fine. (200.00-400.00) Maybe some public service work. (30-60 Hours) Don't freak out on it. Your not going to the pen.
2007-08-06 06:01:32 · answer #1 · answered by CHUCK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O.K. first of all you will NOT automatically 'get a fine'. That's up to the court and no one here can tell you whether or not you can pay a fine and not appear or if you will have to appear. That is something ONLY the court can tell you.
However, as Missouri is one of the states in which I practice law, i CAN tell you that a court fine is the least of it. You will also be getting a letter in the mail from the store's legal department (or attorney) ordering you to pay a CIVIL Recovery fine of from $100 to $500 for the time and effort they expended in apprehending and prosecuting you.
and the letter and the demand and any subsequent civil action to recover is perfectly legal. So I suggest that you prepare to pay at least a few hundred dollars over and above what the court demands. Because it will happen.
2007-08-06 07:01:25 · answer #2 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The worst that could happen would be either a heafty fine or maybe some community service. The worst I think that could happen would be going to jail for 1 month. But it depends on your state laws. I don't think they will charge you hard. Just have a good reason for shop lifting and they might just let you off with a fine.
2007-08-06 06:09:32 · answer #3 · answered by ursolastsummer! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not give that baby up. That baby is really special and you should not have to be a killer. You could give the baby up for adoption because there are a million family's out there that wont a baby and they can have one. There are better ways to deal with things like this
2016-05-19 22:12:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to go to court. You'll get enough of lecture from the judge, I'm sure, then pay a fine.
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2007-08-06 06:06:09 · answer #5 · answered by twowords 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know MO law, But where I live if it is your first offense you might get community service and a fine to pay.
2007-08-06 06:00:26 · answer #6 · answered by Robin L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You go to court -- or have an attorney do it for you if the only penalty is a monetary fine. And you pay the fine.
2007-08-06 05:59:47 · answer #7 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to court and pay the fine. You won't go to jail.
2007-08-06 05:59:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would hire an attorney. They will have to be licensed in Missouri! It will be cheaper for you to cause trouble in your own state than ours!
2007-08-06 06:01:16 · answer #9 · answered by wish I were 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋