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Law Office of William L. Hubbard

  • 62 Vista San Juan Dr., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Duane Montano, L.L.C.

  • Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

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What kind of punishment are we going to get for taking $10 worth of ice cream?

J Matthew Catchick
Answered by attorney J Matthew Catchick (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Catchick Law, P.C.
You could potentially be charged with the Felony of Larceny from a Building, so I would kindly but strongly recommend you and your parents retain a Criminal Defense attorney, to ensure the least amount of damage is done to your juvenile record. Considering you only took $10 worth of ice cream, your lawyer should have a good shot at keeping your record clean. I wish you all the best of luck.
You could potentially be charged with the Felony of Larceny from a Building, so I would kindly but strongly recommend you and your parents retain a Criminal Defense attorney, to ensure the least amount of damage is done to your juvenile record. Considering you only took $10 worth of ice cream, your lawyer should have a good shot at keeping your record clean. I wish you all the best of luck.
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What happens if I was caught stealing for the second time?

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Answered by attorney Joseph Briscoe Dane (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Law Office of Joe Dane
The good news is that the law changed recently. It used to be with one prior conviction for theft, a new petty theft could be charged as a felony. Now it's 3 priors and your fourth can be a felony. At least you're only looking at a misdemeanor, assuming all they charge is the theft (instead of something worse like burglary). Are you looking at jail time? Potentially. The jails are overcrowded, so it may not be a long sentence or you could get an early release, or there may be an alternative to jail such as house arrest, community service, fines, etc. You'll definitely need a local criminal defense attorney to help you out and try to avoid jail.
The good news is that the law changed recently. It used to be with one prior conviction for theft, a new petty theft could be charged as a felony. Now it's 3 priors and your fourth can be a felony. At least you're only looking at a misdemeanor, assuming all they charge is the theft (instead of something worse like burglary). Are you looking at jail time? Potentially. The jails are overcrowded, so it may not be a long sentence or you could get an early release, or there may be an alternative to jail such as house arrest, community service, fines, etc. You'll definitely need a local criminal defense attorney to help you out and try to avoid jail.
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What happens if neither party shows up on the court date in the subpoena?

Kevin T. Ellmann
Answered by attorney Kevin T. Ellmann
Criminal Law lawyer at Ellmann & Ellmann, P.C.
If the defendant does not show up, a warrant will issue for his/her arrest. If the complaining party/victim does not show - nothing will happen as that party is not required to show unless personally served with a subpoena. If that has happened, but the defendant doesn't show, nothing will happen but a warrant for the defendant. If the defendant does show and the RP/victim has been personally served but does not show, the case COULD be dismissed and/or a warrant COULD issue for the RP/victim.
If the defendant does not show up, a warrant will issue for his/her arrest. If the complaining party/victim does not show - nothing will happen as that party is not required to show unless personally served with a subpoena. If that has happened, but the defendant doesn't show, nothing will happen but a warrant for the defendant. If the defendant does show and the RP/victim has been personally served but does not show, the case COULD be dismissed and/or a warrant COULD issue for the RP/victim.
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