My question involves criminal law for the state of California: Was caught shoplifting , retail value greater than $1000 and received a court date. Can i move court date to hire an attorney. What are the consequences of this first time offense
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My question involves criminal law for the state of California: Was caught shoplifting , retail value greater than $1000 and received a court date. Can i move court date to hire an attorney. What are the consequences of this first time offense
The court date is likely your arraignment and not when court will actually occur. Either:
Plead Not Guilty and get an attorney before trail.
or
Get an attorney before the arraignment.
If the value is over $950, it can be charged a felony carrying a maximum of 3 years in jail. A felony conviction will also forfeit your ability to purchase, possess or own a gun and will significantly impact your ability to get a job.
Tell the judge at your first court date that you intend to hire an attorney. Better yet, hire your attorney now and your attorney can waive arraignment and your appearance.