Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

Would I get jail time for second shoplifting charge? I got caught the first time in North Carolina back in 2009 and I got caught the second time in Georgia on Wednesday 1st, 2014 at Walmart 53 dollars worth of items stolen but I gave them back but they sent me to jail that day because I did not have my ID on me but I was bonded out that following Friday and now my court date is in March and I am scared that I might go back to jail. My husband, my father and The FBI are telling me that I will not get anymore jail time but I am unsure. I realize what I done was a crime and I feel bad for it and I want to change and do better for myself.


Asked on 1/20/14, 1:52 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

If the FBI is talking to you about a case, you are probably about to be charged with some far more serious crime, as the FBI does not - ever - deal with shoplifting. You are charged with a crime for which you can possibly go to jail for a year and be fined $1000, and the charge on your criminal history can make you virtually unemployable for life. If you are smart you will get a lawyer to discuss pleas, possible trial and things like pretrial diversion, and will stop talking to the FBI without a lawyer. That last thing is a guaranteed road to prison.

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Answered on 1/20/14, 3:07 pm
Lawrence Lewis Lawrence Lewis, P.C.

Who in the FBI is telling you not to worry, as opposed to retain an attorney. See website for info on retaining the right attorney: http://www.lawrencelewispc.com/pages.php?go=pinfo&PID=38

Good luck

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Answered on 1/22/14, 1:35 pm


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