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My question involves criminal law for the state of: Indiana
I received a criminal conversion ticket in Indianapolis, Indiana for shoplifting $276 worth of merchandise. I was apprehended and taken into a back room where the filed papers and contacted the police. I was not arrested, just given the ticket with a court date. What do I need to do? What kind of punishment am I looking at when I go to court? This is my first offense ever. Please help me!
You don't have a clue how lucky you are, you should have been charged with a Class D felony charge as the amount you stole was over $250.00. Get a lawyer and pray there is a diverson program available in your area.Quote:
Criminal conversion, generally, is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and fines reaching $5,000. If the conversion involved converting someone’s vehicle in order to use it in a crime, the charge can be elevated to either a Class D or Class C felony depending on the circumstances. This more serious conversion charge could carry as much as 8 years in prison.
:(Does anyone know how to find out about diversion programs in Indiana? This is the first time i have EVER been involved with the aw, and I have NO idea how to go about doing/taking care of any of this! :confused: My stupid mistake and it is killing me right now!:wallbang: