Re: arrested for shoplifting
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I was arrested for a shoplifting of 420 $
Fingerprints had been taken and citation filed.
Any idea what would be the charges ?With that dollar value I wouold say felony chrages
I dont have any past records.
Can i request for a diversion program or probation? what is the eligibility criteria for it?Not oin a felony
I am an immigrant(frm korea) here and can i go back to my home country when i am in probation or a diversion program? wil that period also count in ?Discuss that with your attorney
Is there a possibilty for jail sentence for this offense? Yes
will a court appointed defense attorney be helpful? Please help
I am in MN
Some are and some are not
Re: arrested for shoplifting
I found out that the case says gross misdemeanor.
Is felony different from this ?
Is there a possibility for probation/diversion program under this?
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No thats good it less than felony. Fars a diversion goes discuss this with your Attorney programs vary
Re: arrested for shoplifting
Ok. Will do so.
And if I need to pay a fine, how much wilh that be or the maximum charge under this section?
Should I be paying the civil demand as well which the store will be sending?
The items were returned intact without any damage. Will they still charge me for those items?
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Fines vary no one can say for sure. Civil Demnd will be close to State max because of high dollar maount
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Should i find a attorney on my own? Or would the court appointed one will help.
Can I discuss all these with a court appointed attorney
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Either one long as he/she works for you
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How much will be the attorney fee? Approximately?
Re: Arrested for Shoplifting