misdamenor theft i was charged with mis. 5th parma cod. od. 642.02 for theft and i gave all of the merchendise back and paid for the items ...

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misdamenor theft

i was charged with mis. 5th parma cod. od. 642.02 for theft and i gave all of the merchendise back and paid for the items that i lost. the total value was around 280. the police did not arrest me and they gave me a sitation for court, i've never been in any trouble ever. i cooperated with my job and came clean and the police. is this a good sign that i wont go to jail. and what should i plea no contest or guilty? also are the odds of me going to jail higher because i addmitted it? apolgized and gave everything back? anyway i can get the charges dropped?

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Re: misdamenor theft

You must plead not guilty at your arraignment so that you have an opportunity at another court date to talk to the prosecutor in hopes for a reduction. If you cannot afford a lawyer tell the court. You can feel free to contact me directly as well.