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    Question Petty Theft, 484 PC

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: California.

    I have been charged with petty theft 484 pc. I am 19 years old and I have never been arrested or charged for anything else before. I attempted to steal was a handle of alcohol from Safeway, and the total was $41. I was not arrested, but instead I was given a ticket with a court date. I am prepared to go to court, pay my fines, and serve whatever service required. I am wondering if I should get advice from a lawyer or if I should just appear in court. I am concerned that charges will be more severe since I am under age and attempted to take alcohol. I attend school in LA, but am living in the bay area for the summer. I need to know that if I am given community service would I have to complete the hours in the bay area or could I do it in LA.
    If you have any information please let me know. Anything will help. Thank you.

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    Default Re: Petty Theft, 484 PC

    Read the stickied threads. If you want to stick yourself with a criminal record, go to court, plead guilty and take your lumps. Otherwise, consult a lawyer about your eligibility for diversion, deferral, or any other disposition that might allow you to avoid a criminal conviction.

    You can address questions about community service to your lawyer or the probation department.

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    Default Re: Petty Theft, 484 PC

    aaron, could you please take a look at http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/show...ht=#post542218 ?
    I am sorry to pay your attention in such a way (writing in an unrelated thread), but I need a way to contact you and you do not accept private messages.

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