First Time Theft

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Quoting depressed987

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THis mainly goes out to the readers, i have no questions, its more so for the people, like myself, that read countless cases on this forum looking for something to give them hope, answers and comfort, rather than people scaring or mocking them, as i have experienced.

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What's so wrong about scaring those who come here for help with the truth?

It should be scary, it is the fear of what is unknown and about to happen that would be the thing that would make you not want to commit the crime again and make you want to rearrange your life.

Without that fear and telling people it's a breeze nothing to worry about what is going to stop them from not doing it again and again?

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Quoting FlyinHawk®

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What's so wrong about scaring those who come here for help with the truth?

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Exactly my point. And look at the pretentious post he initiated after I said that anyone in this situation should get an attorney. His response

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"yeah...right"

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His original post showed a scared, humble, seriously concerned individual. When he thought he had beaten the system, he told others to relax, it's not going to be that bad. Yeah, that's excellent advice.

FlyinHawk- i really repsect your comment, and i agree 100%. perhaps what i said was not stated clearly, and i apolgoize for those that misunderstood what i had to say- the fear will always be there, i am sure of it. i still have the fear, and even when im just at a store shopping for groceries i feel so parranoid that im like pretty much scarred for life. I know that fear and what i went through, and still go through, is enough to assure that i will never commit any crime of any sort. I only wrote that to help those people not feel HOPELESS. thats it..i felt so depressed that i hated my life..and i still hate myself for that day and all that happened, i still do. but i know exactly how those people are feeling, and all i wanted them to know is dont kill urself over it..if its your FIRST OFFENSIVE (thats why i capitolized it) chances are it wont be that bad. I also made sure i clarified that its a case by case basis..was it wrong of me to post an update? I think not considering i got messages immediately after i posted thanking me, and even some asking questions, which i didnt reply to because i am in NO authority to answer any questions of any sort.

Hey depressed i'm sort of in the same boat cept im in california i'm not going to waste money on an attorney because they have me on camera and i spoke to the cops and the LP and all that good stuff, so i'm guilty just like you this is my first offense and i've never had any sort of criminal history but when i go to court for the arraignment i'm going to ask the judge after he reads me my charges for an "indicated sentence" what this means he will tell you what your sentence will be if you plea guilty if there is jail time or something you dont want to have you plea NOT guilty then you get your PD, if it is just community service and a diversion program then i would take that and plea guilty but thats what my plan is please let us know what happens when you go to court though

CA really bad plan!

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Quoting panther10758

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CA really bad plan!

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yeah but there is no reason for me to fight something i can't win if i get community service and some probation thats not that bad, i know it'll probably be on my perm record and i stole almost 400 dollars worth of stuff i'll work on getting it expunged later is it still a bad plan though?

You need a Lawyer to help with any possible plea deal. Without one your at mercy of court. Like I said bad plan going in without Attorney

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Quoting panther10758

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You need a Lawyer to help with any possible plea deal. Without one your at mercy of court. Like I said bad plan going in without Attorney

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alright so what if i go into court and say "indicated sentence" and then they give me an offer i don't like can i say "i'd like more time to get an attorney" or will it make it seem like im guilty since i'm already asking about an indicated setence..

Requesting time to get an Attorney does not suggest guilt.

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Quoting depressed987

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FlyinHawk- i really repsect your comment, and i agree 100%. perhaps what i said was not stated clearly, and i apolgoize for those that misunderstood what i had to say- the fear will always be there, i am sure of it. i still have the fear, and even when im just at a store shopping for groceries i feel so parranoid that im like pretty much scarred for life. I know that fear and what i went through, and still go through, is enough to assure that i will never commit any crime of any sort. I only wrote that to help those people not feel HOPELESS. thats it..i felt so depressed that i hated my life..and i still hate myself for that day and all that happened, i still do. but i know exactly how those people are feeling, and all i wanted them to know is dont kill urself over it..if its your FIRST OFFENSIVE (thats why i capitolized it) chances are it wont be that bad. I also made sure i clarified that its a case by case basis..was it wrong of me to post an update? I think not considering i got messages immediately after i posted thanking me, and even some asking questions, which i didnt reply to because i am in NO authority to answer any questions of any sort.

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Your coming back here is vital to the site( this section in particular). Of course this is just MHO. You have been there and done that and although you made a mistake, you have learned from it and are able to move on. It's really important that you give hope to those who feel hopeless. Stay strong and I'm really glad that you were able to prevail here. Jail is for criminals. Your a smart person who made a dumb mistake..that makes you human not criminal (once again just my HO). Keep us posted! I personally love success stories!:D
BTW, you have just as much authority to answer as the next person...