Macys 3rd Degree Retail Theft In Michigan

[pinkprincess33]

ok so last week i recently got caught shoplifting. the prices of the 2 items totaled up to 102.00.$ this is my first offense, my record is completely clean. although the LP told me to plea guilty because if there is another court date "macys people" will come and fight me in court. i think he was just scaring me so i plea guilty.
and i also looked up the HYTA is available in my county, and should i plea not guilty and hopefully a prosecuter makes a deal with me? i CANNOT be convicted of this crime, i want to do anything to avoid having a misdemeanor on my record.
i also realize there are civil penalty fees, which i am 100% okay with.

[Happy Trails]

ok so last week i recently got caught shoplifting. the prices of the 2 items totaled up to 102.00.$ this is my first offense, my record is completely clean. although the LP told me to plea guilty because if there is another court date "macys people" will come and fight me in court. i think he was just scaring me so i plea guilty.
and i also looked up the HYTA is available in my county, and should i plea not guilty and hopefully a prosecuter makes a deal with me? i CANNOT be convicted of this crime, i want to do anything to avoid having a misdemeanor on my record.
i also realize there are civil penalty fees, which i am 100% okay with.

Get an attorney and have him/her petition for the HYTA (assuming you are eligible.)

More information:

http://www.geocities.com/citizens_se...ances/faq.html

[pinkprincess33]

thank you...
but i have to find out from the court before my court date about the HYTA program? and then what do i apply for it,
so would that mean i would have to plea guilty or not guilty to be in this program?

[Happy Trails]

thank you...
but i have to find out from the court before my court date about the HYTA program? and then what do i apply for it,
so would that mean i would have to plea guilty or not guilty to be in this program?

Please click on the link I provided above. You can then go to the Michigan statutes from that link and read Section 762.11 - Section 762.16.

You should seriously consult with an attorney - so you have the best chance of getting a second chance.

[pinkprincess33]

im looking for someone that has gone through this, or something similar to give me advice.

[panther10758]

What you need is an Attorney not somone who went through something similar! That advice could be wrong for your case and you stand to lose much.

[pinkprincess33]

if convicted.
how long does a misdemeanor stay on my record for?

[panther10758]

if convicted.
how long does a misdemeanor stay on my record for?

Forever
Its part of your record unless expunged

[pinkprincess33]

okayyyy....
shit
so how do i get it expunged?


but most likely , ill be given a second chance right?
like the HYTA program?

[panther10758]

Lets go back to some earlier replies. Find an Attorney and ask about options. One such option might be diversion.