I know a guy who steals alot and someone told me that if he finds a job, because he is 19 years old, when he goes to court to be sentenced, they will not put him in jail. Is this true. Also, will they put him in jail when he goes to court in a few weeks, or will they wait until he is sentenced to put him in jail?
2007-10-11 02:36:10 · 10 answers · asked by shirlandjerry@yahoo.com 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If some one is stealing, & they get caught, yes they will go to jail. He may get a lighter sentence, because of his problems, but he will have even more trouble getting a job if he is caught.
2007-10-11 02:40:29 · answer #1 · answered by fairly smart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
. Each case on it's own merit.
It may be possible that if the person HAS a job he may be put on a work-release program, that is, you are released from jail to go to work, You return in the evening, and on weekends.
The person may be put on probation under the condition he gets a job or at least looks for one in order to make restitution.
Remember, each case gets judged on its own merit.
Yes, he may be put in jail when he goes to court IF he is convicted. Upon sentencing, we will be given credit for time served. Suppose he is jailed, and a month later senbtenced to one year. He already was in jail for a month, he will then have to serve 11 more months.
Bottom line. YOU obey the law and stay out of trouble.
2007-10-11 02:52:48 · answer #2 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stealing is a crime punishable by jail time. As for your "friend", it depends on the charges against him. If it's petit theft and a first offense, he may get probation and a fine. If he has multiple offenses it is more likely that he will get jail time.
If the charge is a felony, he will get jail time. He won't go to jail until he's been sentenced, unless he does something else stupid before then.
Moral of the story....DON'T steal. I hate theifs.
2007-10-11 04:46:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutly not true. Each state has different sentencing guidelines. In PA, depending on the value of what was stolen there are different sentences. The lower the amount, the lesser of a sentence. BUT, even if you are caught steeling a .75 cent pack of gum multiple times, you will be charged at a higher offense. Once he is sentenced, he will be set a date to turn himself in. They ususally dont take you that day.
2007-10-11 02:49:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ridiculous. If he steals, he commits a crime. Doesn't matter if he's holding down a job.
However, if he does have a job, his lawyer will at least be able to say, "My client holds down a job and is responsible." If the judge is stupid, it just might work to keep this guy you know out of jail.
2007-10-11 02:45:24 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what he has stole, how much he has stole (felony or not), his past history, the judge, etc. etc. etc.
There is no way to tell what the sentence of the Court could be.
If he gets caught and resists arrest that adds more charges.
2007-10-11 02:45:44 · answer #6 · answered by Michael B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not true. Stealing is stealing and is punishable by jail time. Whether you have a job or not isnt going to help you.
2007-10-11 02:39:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Up to the court. Without a job depending on his past history, they can go hard on him
2007-10-11 02:40:38 · answer #8 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
breaking the law is breaking the law. if he has to do jail time they don't care whether he has a job or not!
2007-10-14 19:37:23 · answer #9 · answered by luciousgreeneyedlady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No job and being a thief will not reflect well with the judge
2007-10-11 02:44:20 · answer #10 · answered by Jan Luv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋