Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

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In 1998, when I was 18 I was charged with petty theft under $50. I was given 6 months probation and a fine, and i had to take a class. I was unable to pay the fees. This happened in Fort Myers, FLorida. Now 11 years later I live in Orlando, FL , and about 5 weeks ago, the police knocked on my door.

I was arrested, paid the $500 bail and now I'm still waiting for the Fort Myers court system to tell me when I have to appear in court. They keep telling me to check back next week.

What I would like to know is what potential charges may I recieve for probation violation.

The petty theft is the only trouble I have ever gotten into. Will I recieve probation again, or could I recieve jail time? I will have to travel from Orlando to Fort Myers and would like to know so that I can have everything in my life taken care of before I go to court.


Asked on 12/08/09, 7:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

If it's a first time petty theft then you are looking at 60 days jail. A second petit theft is one year in jail. And retail theft is one year in jail. Obviously a good idea to hire an attorney before you go to court.

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Answered on 12/13/09, 6:31 am


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