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    Default Possibility of Jail Time for First Offense

    My question involves criminal law for the state of:
    i know that there is a possibility for jail time for shoplifting but how likley is it that a judge would issue a first time offender jail time?

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    Default Re: Possibility of Jailtime for Fist Offence

    Usually slight... but it depends on the amount, the circumstances and your prior record...

    Yes, I know you said this was your first offence... but is it your first shoplifting offence or first in general?

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    Default Re: Possibility of Jail Time for First Offense

    well i mean i got caught with $38 item.. and this is my first offence ever .. no previous things on my record other than like a ticket for a car accident.

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