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  1. #1
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    Default When Can a Petty Theft Offense Get Dismissed

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: California

    I was caught shoplifting $40 from a major retail store in California. The loss prevention people made a mistake adding up the price of the items and recorded it down as $65 and said because it was over $50, they would have to involve the police.

    The next day, I re-checked the prices online and found they had added it up wrong. I spoke with the loss prevention associate, and he acknowledged the mistake, corrected it on my file, but said there was nothing that could be done to reverse the police citation. I asked him if they had added the amount correctly, would they have called the cops, and he admitted that indeed, no, they wouldn't have.

    Is there any chance of the case being dismissed in court? I will be consulting with a lawyer soon, but want to get an idea of my chances.

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    Default Re: Is There a Chance My Petty Theft Charge (Under $50) Could Be Dismissed

    Store policy and the law are two different issues. Legally you will be tried as a thief.

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    Default Re: Is There a Chance My Petty Theft Charge (Under $50) Could Be Dismissed

    It's still theft. The state might have the option to plead it down to an infraction for under $50 if they want to. Your attorney can probably arrange a plea to probation, and fines.

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