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  • 01-11-2010, 01:25 PM
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    Petty Theft Misdemeanor 484(A)
    My question involves criminal records for the state of: California

    I am 19 years old and was caught at Urban Outfitters stealing a shirt. The alarm went off as I was leaving the store and when asked several questions about what it could be I asked the manager if we could go to the back room where I showed her the shirt and the police were called. The shirt was $98.

    This is my first misdemeanor, or any crime at all, including driving tickets. i am extremely ashamed and embarrassed about the situation but I need help figuring out what to do.

    I was given a ticket by the cop and at the bottom it said "on or before this date" Feb. 8th 2010 at 8:15 am. Does this mean I can come earlier than that date as long as it is at 8:15?

    I have also been reading other threads and am getting more and more confused on what to do. I thought I could just show up at the courthouse, receive a fine, and leave. But now I am wondering if I need to get a lawyer before, get a lawyer when I get there, if I can somehow dismiss the charges, etc. I will do any community service, pay any fines. All I am worried about is jail time and getting it on my record. I don't know if I should plead guilty or not guilty or say "I stand mute" or what..I am so lost.

    ANYTHING that would help my case I will do it. I am at a community college transferring next semester to a UC, I have a great job (where they do fingerprinting when you're hired) and I am so scared off losing everything. Will my job be notified of what happened? Will I be able to get hired at a prestigious employment ever again?? Please help me with any information on what to do.
  • 01-11-2010, 02:29 PM
    PandorasBox
    Re: Petty Theft Misdemeanor 484(A)
    Qualifying for a public defender depends on your financial situation.

    I recommend a consultation with a Criminal Defense Lawyer.

    If you can't afford one, then go into court. Plead "I stand mute" or "Not guilty"...ask for a P.D.

    I don't know how your ticket reads....you could call the court and ask....usually they set a date/time for you to appear, but maybe your area is not very busy...
  • 01-11-2010, 07:34 PM
    Ant29
    Re: Petty Theft Misdemeanor 484(A)
    Why is Urban Outfitters being a target for theives all of a sudden? What is Urban Outfitters anyway?
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