It will get reduced.
Probably 1 year probation, no jail. They'll also expunge it off your record after a certain period of time.
No worries, kid, just don't fuck up again.
It will get reduced.
Probably 1 year probation, no jail. They'll also expunge it off your record after a certain period of time.
No worries, kid, just don't fuck up again.
Why don't they just give a fine ? Awful waste of money if you ask me (on top of not fitting the "crime", if you can call having the wrong friends that).
worst part is this CHARGE will be visible on your record and it will hurt you, convicted or not, when you attempt to get a job, if convicted, and even if it's a misdemeanor, it will hurt you even worse
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some people can't afford it, a minor offense can cost thousands just in a retainer fee. i've actually been denied a public defender request too because "i made too much money" but i literally could not afford a lawyer so i had to represent myself. it was a disaster.
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he's not a juvenile, getting it expunged will require an act of god. it just won't happen. you have a chance if you're tried as a juvenile, but as an adult, it's very rarely possible
Just blame it on your *friend*. Problem fixed.
Lie a bit that you told him its a stupid idea. But say you didnt stop him. Make yourself neutrual.
Anyway...if i were you i would lock your friend on
and give the people that go araund some tomatoes.
Seems like good punisment for a thief.
Don't sweat the details!!!
Yeah I was wondering the same.
In Germany the DA has the possibility to abort criminal proceedings in exchange for the payment of a fine or forced community service below 15 days if the value in dispute is below a certain threshold, so it won't even reach a court (unless you do not accept that, you always have the right to get it before a court).
But it is as it is, and you live where you live, so good luck for your next court date.
You really should have hired a lawyer lol.
On one hand $1000 paying a lawyer + court costs. On the other hand you go in on your own hoping the prosecuting attorney isn't a dick and that you'll find some sympathy, which never works, so you get marked as a criminal on your record for the rest of your life.
I don't even know what to say. Waiting for a public attorney. GL keep us updated.
One thing you may (or may not) want to think about is contacting the DA directly and come to a deal. That way you don't have to pay a lawyer which can cost quite a bit.
Good luck.
1 day is enough to drop the soap, now for rly, this is just a waste of time and money, they should just give you and your friend some good slaps and leave you.
It would cost more to put you in jail for a day and process your release and everything else. Chances are you'll get a slap on the wrist and kick in the ass and told next time your ass is going to be used as a condom.