Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Reducing a petty theft charge down to an infraction
How can a petty theft charge be reduced to an infraction? This was a first time offense; no prior arrests; the amount was $25 food (meat and cheese); the store owner said he'd drop the charges but I did not have an I.D. on me so he couldn't do it. He also said he'd of dropped the charges because I cooperated with them all.
Attorneys want $3000 to represent in court and three of them have said that they could get this charge reduced to an infraction if they were present. Are they telling the truth? What do I need to say in order to do the same thing? Thank you
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Reducing a petty theft charge down to an infraction
Unfortunately a defendant cannot establish a repore' with the judge. An attorney has the opportunity to informally discuss the case in chambers. Another advantage is that a lawyer may say things that cannot be directly attributed to the client. Call me directly at 16192223504 for defense of the matter.
Re: Reducing a petty theft charge down to an infraction
Sure. You can defend yourself in court just the same as a hired lawyer can. No problem. Just let me give you a law school education in this email. If you believe that, you could believe that courthouses are made of magic pixie dust. Think about the consequences if you can't beat this. You'll have a theft conviction hanging over you the rest of your life, and God help you if you ever want to get a job again. My advice to you: Beg or borrow the cost of a good criminal defense attorney. Don't steal it.
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