I am 24. At the beginning of this year, I made a very valuable mistake by going into a grocery store and taking 25.00 worth of food. I bought some things, but took the things that I could not afford. I had no lawyer or defense, because I was scared and had never done anything like this, so I didn't know what to do. I've heard that based on the cost of the goods taken, the judge would be more lenient. Now I have a record for petty theft, I got 3 years of probation, and had to pay a fine of $310.00. I was cool with everything except the 3 years of probation. Now I can't get this sh!t expunged for another 2 years and 5 months. I'm 24 and can't stay at this sh!t job for $9.50 an hour and not afford college. I've had jobs my whole life and can't even apply at some temp agency due to having a misd. for petty theft. I don't want to sell myself short, but at this point, nobody will hire me and I can't afford school (financial aid turned me down). Should I strip for a minute? Need to eat.
2007-09-21 00:12:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Lie on your application!!! Not all employers check.
2007-09-21 00:45:48 · answer #1 · answered by Monk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this happened in cali you had to have an attorney to represent you unless it was a misdemeanor if that's all it was than Ive never had any where ask if Ive been arrested for a misdemeanor if you have too lie on an app also have you heard of a pell grant check it out
What I meant is in a felony case the court wont even here youre case w/o an attorney to represent you if you cant afford one one will be appointed a misdemeanor you can enter a plea w/o an attorney but i dont no about representing yourself in a felony case thats a whole nother story
2007-09-21 00:27:34 · answer #2 · answered by jagswired 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds to me like you handled this yourself without a lawyer. That was a mistake. There are usually lots of alternatives to a theft conviction for a first offender and such a minor theft. If you did not have counsel, it may not be too late to have this conviction vacated for a better disposition. If you cannot afford counsel, you might try to speak to the public defender in the court where you were convicted.
BTW, contrary to one of the posts above, in California if you cannot afford counsel you are entitled to appointed counsel in any misdemeanor case.
2007-09-21 10:32:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2015-10-07 18:25:09 · answer #4 · answered by Renae 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a paper route delivering newspapers in the middle of the night. You're paid a certain rate depending on how many papers are on your route, you get to go home when you're finished.
You do work 365 days a year, no days off...and it's during the nighttime but if you need money you can do it while you do your other job and save up enough to be able to put yourself through college.
2007-09-21 00:19:29 · answer #5 · answered by Magdelena 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would be better off leaving the country, because even after paying your debt to society. they treat you like you have leprosy in this country. good thing you did not get a felony you would have to live under a bridge. it's sad what people have to do just to eat these days.
2007-09-21 00:43:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know, i'm not a woman , so this is probably not applicable to you, but if i could stand on a stage and collect money for dancing, i would, and i would like it! alot! uh, er, if'n they were women watching me of course, but it can't be much different for women..ok, it probably is..
2007-09-21 00:27:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋