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    Default What is the Likely Punishment for Theft from an Employer

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: New York City, New York

    I was recently caught shoplifting from Bloomingdale's and they are my employer as well, I started there about a week ago. Corporate decided to prosecute me even though I returned the items. I was arrested and received a DAT for next month. My question is, do I have any chance of it getting reduced to an ACD or even disorderly conduct since it's my first offense? I am 21 and recently graduated college. I would guess not with the value being so high at $750, it was only 3 items but things there are very expensive.

    My second question is would an ACD or disorderly conduct even be possible with a public defense attorney? All the quotes I have received for private criminal defense attorneys are 2000+, which I can't afford at the moment. If I need a PDA, do I plead not guilty and ask if I qualify for one? How exactly does this work?

    Lastly, does Bloomingdale's still have any power to drop the case or no since it was already handed over to law enforcement? I was talking to someone in the corporate office and they really disagreed with me being prosecuted and wanted to see if it could be dropped still.


    Any help much appreciated.

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    Default Re: What is the Likely Punishment for Theft from an Employer

    It always amuses me when criminals steal with impunity then whine about the penalty when they get caught.

    Lucky for you (to some extent) that theft under $1000 worth is a Class A Misdemeanor with a penalty of not more than one year in jail AND a fine of not more than $1000.

    You just bought yourself a criminal record for life.

    Anyway, they way to get a public defender is plead not guilty at your arraignment and ask for one. Either the court or the PD office will determine if you are financially eligible.

    Here's a guide:

    http://www.nmidefender.org/eligibility.pdf

    I don't know how current that is so call the PD's office and ask.

    As for whether your charge gets reduced or deferred. No way to predict.

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    Default Re: What is the Likely Punishment for Theft from an Employer

    That's from the Northern Mariana Islands.
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    My question is, do I have any chance of it getting reduced to an ACD or even disorderly conduct since it's my first offense?
    There is a chance.
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    ...it was only 3 items but things there are very expensive.
    That's not an excuse for stealing.
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    My second question is would an ACD or disorderly conduct even be possible with a public defense attorney?
    If you qualify for a public defender, a public defender is a criminal defense lawyer. The only material difference is in how they're paid.
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    I was talking to someone in the corporate office and they really disagreed with me being prosecuted and wanted to see if it could be dropped still.
    The store is free to communicate its wishes to the prosecutor, but the store has no power to drop charges.

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