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What will pappen if I just got caught stealing an item for $38?

In New York, theft laws are defined as "larceny" and further described depending on the amount of the item stolen. In your case it would be "petit larceny" because the value of the item is under $1000

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 4 days ago

What to do if the only way that my daughter can get a youthful offender lawyer is if she pleads guilty to acharge, what are the consequences to her if she does this?

You would be wise to hire experienced legal counsel.   A theft offense cam ne very serious.  While any theft under $500 is a misdemeanor, it is still punishable by up to 90 days in jail and

Maury Beaulier answered 8 days ago

If there are 3 people in a car and drugs hidden in the trunk but that the passengers are unaware of that fact, can all 3 people be charged with possession?

Under the facts that you have written about where there is contraband in the trunk of a car where three people occupy it, all three could be charged with possession of the contraband which is a crime

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 21 days ago

If my son, who is under 21, was ticketed for entering a liquor store out of state, how concerned should I be?

He received the ticket most likely for attempting to purchase liquor while not of legal age. At this point, you need to be aware that it can follow him on his record, especially with the mor

MD, Member, California Bar answered 25 days ago

If I have been arrested for petit larceny twice in 1 year, what will happen to me?

It all depends on what happened with the first offense and whether or not you have even been to court for it yet. The fact is that a repeat offender will be be dealt more harshly with than a first-tim

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar answered 26 days ago

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