First Time Shoplifting in California
My question involves criminal law for the state of: CA
Background:
One of my family memebers got caught for shoplifting in CA. She is an adult. Items involved >$1000
She had no intention to shoplift as she didn't conceal the items and cut the tags at all. She took things that she didn't need. She didn't know why she did that. She had depression record in the past. She has only been in US for a year.
Action plan:
1. Get medical record
2. Talk to psychiatrist
3. Sign up National Assoication of Shoplifting prevention online class
4. Get a lawyer
Questions:
1. Since she is new immigrant, who is under stress trying to fit in not to mention having depression in the past, would all these be considered and result of a less sentence?
2. If we did all the above action items, what is the chance to have this charge reduced to misdemeanor?
3. What is the most likely result? Deferred sentence? Any chance to ask for expungement?
4. Any other possible things that she can do to enhance the chance of having a less severe sentence?
Thanks in advance!!!
Re: 1st Time Shoplift in CA- Need Advice Badly
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1. Since she is new immigrant, who is under stress trying to fit in not to mention having depression in the past, would all these be considered and result of a less sentence?
Not likely
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2. If we did all the above action items, what is the chance to have this charge reduced to misdemeanor?
The aforementioned excuses have been heard by judges countless times. Talk to your Attorney
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3. What is the most likely result? Deferred sentence? Any chance to ask for expungement?
I am guessing you exceeded felony amount. Diversion is very unlikely but ask your Attorney
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4. Any other possible things that she can do to enhance the chance of having a less severe sentence?
Ask your Attorney