Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

If a person is sentenced for petty theft in the county that they committed the crime and recieves probation. Where would the offender serve his probation and report to his officer? In his own county or in the county he committed it in? And what is the maximum a probation time a person could get with a first time 2nd degree petit theft charge (under 100$)


Asked on 4/09/10, 12:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

Probation is always served in the county where the crime was committed. Now you can transfer probation to your home county but if you ever violated probation, you would still have to go back to the originating county. The maximum probation should be 6 months.

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Answered on 4/14/10, 1:01 pm
Thomas Rosenblum Rosenblum Law Offices

Probation would initially be set up in the County where the act took place and the charge was brought. It can be transferred to another county though. The average sentence for a petit theft, first, depends on the defendant's prior record. If there is no prior record, there may be a fine or probation...restitution may be ordered if it is applicable. If the defendant has prior crimes on his/her record, the Court usually increases the sentence. It may include 10 days county time or more...or a stiffer fine.

If my office can be of any assistance in No. Fla., give us a call. Good luck. Tom Rosenblum

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Answered on 4/14/10, 4:15 pm


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