it is really my first offense ever at the major retailer i work for. i was charged with a felony, the asset protection woman said she'll try to move it down to a misdemeanor since it was my first offense. i really had a reason to do what i was doing, i am scheduled to go to the municipal court and find out whats going to happen?
can anyone give me advice, or know what might happen to me, i scarred out of my mind, and dont know what to do??
oh and i live in ohio.....thanks
2007-12-14 09:15:04 · 8 answers · asked by dsehri 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Community service, probation (probably 3 - 5 years) and a big fine and a major scolding from the judge!
After you finish your probation, and pay your fine - you can ask for an expungement, which removes the misdemeanor from your record, make sure you take care of it!
2007-12-14 09:19:39 · answer #1 · answered by Beau 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a felony, and you probably get probation for upwards to 5 years. The problem is the felony never goes away, it will be with you the rest of your life. Some limits on what you may be able to do later on in life.
2007-12-14 09:20:54 · answer #2 · answered by cfb193 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The reason doesn't really make a difference. Everyone who steals has a reason.
Once the case goes to court, the AP people at your company have no say about what level it is prosecuted at. If stealing something worth $800 is a felony, than it is, regardless of whether you have ever been caught stealing before or not.
Get a lawyer, you'll need one.
2007-12-14 09:19:17 · answer #3 · answered by Citicop 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would think that you were already charged with a felony, it's beyond the control of the assets protection personnel. They turned you in and they pressed charges. About all you can do is plea bargain for a misdemeanor, restitution and probation.
2007-12-14 09:27:19 · answer #4 · answered by xtowgrunt 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The AP lied she has no power over the charges thats Police and DA. What you need is a criminal defense Attorney. If you cannot afford one request one at your court date and either enter no plea or not guilty. Talk to your Attorney about reduction of charges and even possible diversion
2007-12-14 09:46:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are gonna get probation and probably get kicked outta the store for life. and if you end up in jail like the first guy said dont drop the soap
2007-12-14 09:24:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Plead guilty, return the goods (if you can ) and appeal to the sitting judge to reduce the fine with giving the reasons that you can't afford to pay for the fine.
2007-12-14 09:30:29 · answer #7 · answered by Orange_5775 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Commit the crime, serve your time!!!!
Don't drop the soap!!
2007-12-14 09:18:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋