nephew was arrested for theft
My nephew was just arrested in Illiniois on a warrant for Texas where he previously lived. He rented some items from rent a center and pawned these items, the pawn shop then sold them to someone else. He was extradicted to Texas today to await trial. He has four prior convictions in illinois for burglary and did time for all of these. Can these prior crimes be used against him in the Texas incident, and what kind of time would he be facing if convicted? The items totalled $4,500. Thank you
Asked on 7/31/08, 11:35 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford
Langford Law Office
Re: nephew was arrested for theft
If the Illinois cases resulted in final convictions, then the prosecutor has the burden to properly present them to the court as enhancements. Since the amount is $4500 -- then it is probably going to be a charge for Hindering a Secured Creditor and a state jail felony. The range of punishment is 180 days to 2 years and/or a fine not to exceed $10,000. The prior convictions might up the charge to a 3rd degree felony. He needs a lawyer.
Answered on 8/05/08, 10:02 am
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