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    Default Caught Shoplifting But Live in a Different State

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Arizona

    I got caught shoplifting a five dollar item stupid I know I have no excuse and just want to resolve this issue. I was detained by security filled out paperwork and a police officer came to do the report. I was not taken jail but was told that I had a court date and that I was banned from all best buys. My biggest concern is I don't have the money for a lawyer and don't have the gas money to come back to Yuma multiply times. The item that I stole was five dollars before taxes I believe. What is my best course of action? Is there any chance best buy will drop the cost since it's a five dollar item? I'm pretty sure they are going to have me pay a resolution fee I believe can't remember exactly what it is called but it's around 250 dollars I believe. I can come up with that amount of money but I can't come up with money for a lawyer and gas to get back to Yuma. I was here for work as a company driver and can barely cover my bills. Any advice would be greatly appreciated thank you.

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    Default Re: Got Caught Shoplifting in Arizona Live in California Need Advice

    Your kidding right? If you do not show a warrant will likely be issued. Try a bus. Sorry you elected to break the law where it is inconvenient to be caught but you made the bed, now lay in it.

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    Default Re: Got Caught Shoplifting in Arizona Live in California Need Advice

    I never said I wouldn't show what I wanted to find out is there a way I could not have to show up like a traffic ticket you fight through the mail or try getting a public defender beforehand to show up for me. What you said does not provide any advice at all it provides common sense knowledge.

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    Default Re: Got Caught Shoplifting in Arizona Live in California Need Advice

    If you have a clean record, you should easily qualify for diversion unless AZ law prohibits it being offered to those from out of state. If you cannot get access to a PD referral prior to appearing in front of the judge, motion for appointment of a PD and a continuance. If the judge says you must enter a plea first, plead not guilty and request appointment of a PD.

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    Default Re: Got Caught Shoplifting in Arizona Live in California Need Advice

    Okay thanks for all your help.

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    Default Re: Got Caught Shoplifting in Arizona Live in California Need Advice

    They do not give PD's for a basic shoplifting charge, unless it can involve jail time. What were you charged with?

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    Default Re: Got Caught Shoplifting in Arizona Live in California Need Advice

    Since it's a basic charge do I go to court and plead guilty or what do I do?

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    Default Re: Got Caught Shoplifting in Arizona Live in California Need Advice

    If you were charged with 13-805, you can spend up to 6 months in jail, so a PD will be appointed when you appear, if you meet income guidelines. You can request a PD be appointed before entering a plea and possibly obtain pre-trial diversion.

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    Default Re: Got Caught Shoplifting in Arizona Live in California Need Advice

    I was charged with a 13.1805.A1 not sure if that's the same or not.

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    Default Re: Got Caught Shoplifting in Arizona Live in California Need Advice

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    I was charged with a 13.1805.A1 not sure if that's the same or not.
    Yes. The biggest thing will be income qualification. I don't think your out of state residency will affect it.

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