My question involves criminal law for the state of: FLORIDA
My 36yr old brother went to find out about a warrant for his arrest. (He had heard from his roommate that they had been to the apartment looking for him). He gave another name when asking about the warrant. He was found out and arrested on the spot. So now he is charged with IMPERSONATION/FRAUD-FALSE ID GIVEN TO LEO as well as PETIT LARCENY LESS THAN $300- both 1st degree offenses. His bail is set at $2000. He apparently stole from Walmart in the city in which he lives. His only background problems consist of non-payment of child support as he lost his job several months ago and hasn't been able to find another and drug paraphenalia charges which were dropped back when he was around 20 years old.
My mother is wanting to pay the $200 to get him bailed out of jail. Personally, I feel that if he did the crime he needs to do the time. What kind of time are we looking at in this case? Also, how did the authorities know who he is and where to find him if it was stolen?
Thanks for any help you can give.