Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Suspected Burglary!!!!!!

If suspected of burglary where money was stolen out of a restaurant, what are the outlines that consider you eligible for formal criminal prosecution? The amount was more or less $4k.


Asked on 6/13/05, 11:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Suspected Burglary!!!!!!

If there is probable cause to believe you are guilty then you can be prosecuted.

In practice, DAs usually don't prosecute minor crimes unless they think they are likely to win -- in other words, they believe that most jurors who see the evidence would be convinced beyond a reasonable doubt of the defendant's guilt. But this is not a requirement, and prosecutors are allowed to pursue long-shot cases if they genuinely believe in the defendant's guilt.

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Answered on 6/13/05, 11:55 pm
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: Suspected Burglary!!!!!!

That is subjective. If the prosecutor thinks he has a strong case, he'll go for it. Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.

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Answered on 6/14/05, 10:56 am


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