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  1. #1
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    Default First Offense Burglary Charge; Second Offense Theft

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: California
    I got caught by a LP in Macy back in Oct & was charged as burglary for the few items' total amount of $228.00. I was so nervous & admitted of everything. That was the worst thing happened in my life on those fingerprinting. I just got myself into trouble again; I shoplifted in Marshalls for an item, $29.99; I was returning something & I couldn't resist to put an item in the bag. The LP caught me right outside the store & called the cop; he gave me a citation for theft as misdemeanor charge & let me go. The stealing things are all started right after my son's hospitalization in July. Now I sit back & talked w/my family; they recommended me to seek professional help & feel I am addicted to stealing. I read some articles & asked myself on those questions; it seems that I am addicted. I sometimes woke up & planned where would be my next stop; this is terrible. I often feel guilty, ashamed or remorseful after I shoplift. I got to stop & this will ruin my family. The item I got in Marshalls is a men's product that I don't even use; I'm screwing up my life; please give me some advise and what would happen next. I already have an attorney for my 1st case. I greatly appreciated.

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    Default Re: First Offense Burglary Charge; Second Offense Theft

    You should talk to a counselor. Some have sliding-scale fees.

    Also, look around your area - you might be able to find Shoplifters Anonymous meetings.

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    Default Re: First Offense Burglary Charge; Second Offense Theft

    I just worry if I need to serve jail time, I have 2 young kids & I am so worry. Please kindly advise if anyone could give me some idea. Thank you so much.

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    Default Re: First Offense Burglary Charge; Second Offense Theft

    It is pretty much impossible for anyone on a site like this to give you an informed opinion as to the likelihood of jail time. Partly this is due to the fact that sentencing varies greatly from state to state and can even vary county to county. In your case in particular, though, the burglary charge followed by another theft is a particularly aggravating factor. So, I am sorry but the only one who can really help you with this concern is your own attorney.

    If the attorney has not already told you about California three strikes law, ask her or him about it. You need to know if and where your offenses put you in the three strikes system. I am not saying that what has happened so far counts as one or more "strikes", but if so you have to be really careful to avoid anything in the future. The third "strike" can result in a mandatory lengthy prison term.

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