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    Default Second Time Petty Theft

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: CALIFORNIA

    Hi, I am 17 and this is my 2nd time getting caught shoplifting. I was 15 when i got caught shoplifting and my record was clean after I went to some classes and did community service. Will the cops see/know this is my 2nd time getting caught? Because when I was sent to the police station, I told them my information and everything and got fingerprinted as well. I was released but never issued a citation or have gotten anything mailed.
    Does anyone know what will or might happen to me?

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    Default Re: Second Time Petty Theft

    It is likely it will be known this is your second offense. The prosecution and judge will know.

    You can expect:
    - Civil Demand.
    - Expect the papers ordering you to court.
    - Expect court costs and fines.
    - Your first time, you probably got a Diversion program. You won't get that option this time.
    - Expect the judge to be harder on you. Higher fines, etc.

    What should you do?
    - Criminal Defense Lawyer.
    - Can't afford one...."Not Guilty" and ask for a Public Defender.

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    Default Re: Second Time Petty Theft

    But the Police never said anything bout it being my 2nd Offense and he never gave me a citation either. He put me down has petty theft and for 50 Hours of community service when he was doing the paperworks. I never recieved anything in the mail and it has been almost a month. He did not even give me a citation or anything. He just released me with my friends parent because he could not get a hold of my parents.

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