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    Post Caught Shoplifting, No Prior Criminal History

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Marysville Washington state
    i was caught shoplifting a jewelry worth $24.99 and its my first time doing it and i dont have any criminal history,i don't know what came to my mind why i did such a thing like that and now im always thinking on what will happen to me,on what would be the consequences on what i did,i was planning also to apply for a job, but im still waiting for my court date and i dont even have a money to pay for attorney to defend my case because i dont have a job im just a plain housewife.Does the court provide a defense attorney for a can't afford person like me????/Hope u can answer all my questions...

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    Default Re: I Was Caught Shoplifting and and Its My First Time Doing It,no Criminal History

    Ask for a public defender if you are truly indigent. You'll need one. As an adult I don't believe there are any diversion programs available in your sate. There's a theoretical chance of jail in this charge (not likely, but you still need counsel).

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    where can i ask for a public defender???what actions should i do right because im still waiting for the letter for my court date..so do you think there's a chance that i might go to jail? what should i do to avoid going to jail? i just recently moved to the place and i dont know anything about their law in here..

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting, No Prior Criminal History

    If you are a housewife, your husband has a job. I don't believe you will be found indigent.

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting, No Prior Criminal History

    Usually you request them at your first court appearance, but you can call the court and inquire of the procedure. There's almost sure to be forms involved to prove you qualify.

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting, No Prior Criminal History

    but im still waiting for my court letter???? do i have to call the court now or wait for the letter??what are things i should now while waiting for it to arrive?

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting, No Prior Criminal History

    Save up your money for the demand letter you will receive from the store. It will run several hundred dollars.

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting, No Prior Criminal History

    Were police involved? If no...it would not hurt to atleast have the names of some lawyers on hand.

    If police were involved...you have a 99.9% chance of a court summons, and yes, you would want to be talking to a lawyer. When it arrives depends on how busy the prosecutors office is...and from what you have seen of this site, you can guess the Holidays have been busy....

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting, No Prior Criminal History

    yes they called police and he made me write a statement of what happened.i cant afford a lawyer on my own i dont have a job yet.so whats the best thing for me to do now while waiting for my court letter?

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    Default Re: Caught Shoplifting, No Prior Criminal History

    Being indigent and feeling you cannot afford a lawyer are not the same thing.

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