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    Question Is There Always Jail Time with Shoplifting

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: California I was arrested for shoplifting. Three moths ago is was held and released for the same act. no ploice were called, I paid the civil demand...What will happen now? Is this an prior conviction if no police were involed? I have no crimial record. Court date is set.What shuold I expect?

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    Default Re: Is There Always Jail Time with Shoplifting

    Jail time is rare for a first offense.

    Have you consulted an attorney yet? If you haven't, you really should.

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    Default Re: Is There Always Jail Time with Shoplifting

    Iam going to use a public defender...how does that work...never did this before and will never again

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    Default Re: Is There Always Jail Time with Shoplifting

    is there a chance that I might just have to pay a fine and end it there? the lp said I would have to go to court and pay a fine.

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    Default Re: Is There Always Jail Time with Shoplifting

    If you can't afford a lawyer: You go into court for arraignment. Plead "Not Guilty". Ask for a Public Defender.

    You can expect court costs and fines.

    Also, expect a Civil Demand notice to arrive in the mail - that is separate, and also needs to be paid.

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    Default Re: Is There Always Jail Time with Shoplifting

    Is all this seattled in one day...or will I have to return to court?

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    Default Re: Is There Always Jail Time with Shoplifting

    It depends. If you ask for a Public Defender, it will not be over in 1 trip to court. If you go to trial, it can be 4.

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    Default Re: Is There Always Jail Time with Shoplifting

    what do I need to do to get it over with quickly

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    Default Re: Is There Always Jail Time with Shoplifting

    If you want it over with fast.....Criminal Defense Lawyer.

    Rates vary, but plan on $750 - $2000

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    Default Re: Is There Always Jail Time with Shoplifting

    can you tell me what to expect... puplic defense vs criminal attorney....what is the proceedure in court.. I was told I would have to go to court,pay a fine and thats it...

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