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  • 04-13-2005, 01:20 AM
    Chele
    Shoplifting Charges from Department Store
    Please give me some info.. Over a year ago I got caught shoplifting in a department store. It was a value of less than $1000. I went to jail over night, and got out on a PR bond. First of all, what IS a PR Bond and what does that mean?

    So the judge let me do PTI. I started on the program, but then was unable to finish because of stupid reasons, so I was terminated from PTI. I received the letter saying I have been terminated and that they will contact me to let me know when my court date is and to continue on with the normal criminal prosecution.

    I am very scared because I do not know what to expect. Will I have to go to jail? How much will the fine be....approximately? I am really scared about jail....is there even a chance that I will go to jail? And if the fine is huge, will they let me make payments.

    Also...is there any chance that since it happened over a year ago...that the judge will let it slide a little more? And does a witness...or someone from the department store have to be there during the trial? If so..what if they dont show up.

    Please just let me know what to expect.
  • 04-13-2005, 10:52 AM
    aaron
    Re: Shoplifting Charges!! I need help!
    Quote:

    Quoting Chele
    First of all, what IS a PR Bond and what does that mean?

    A PR bond is a "personal recognizance" bond, meaning that the person is released on recognizance with no bail required.

    Quote:

    Quoting Chele
    I am very scared because I do not know what to expect. Will I have to go to jail? How much will the fine be....approximately? I am really scared about jail....is there even a chance that I will go to jail? And if the fine is huge, will they let me make payments.

    You should consult with a local lawyer about the possiblity of getting back into the diversion program, and if that's not possible how best to proceed.

    Quote:

    Quoting Chele
    Also...is there any chance that since it happened over a year ago...that the judge will let it slide a little more?

    It's not really the judge's choice. The prosecutor decides whether or not to prosecute, and what the charge will be. The probation department will often make a sentencing recommendation.

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    Quoting Chele
    And does a witness...or someone from the department store have to be there during the trial? If so..what if they dont show up.

    If the case goes to trial, it would almost certainly require a witness from the store to come to testify. If witnesses necessary to prove the prosecution's case fail to appear at trial, a charge is usually dismissed. (Perhaps "without prejudice" meaning that charges can be refiled if witnesses become available.) But with major retailers, you should anticipate that the witnesses will appear.
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