Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Accussed of Theft but was never arrested at the store

[bighossjay]

I was never arrested at the store or talked to about it at the store I was speeding one day and got pulled over and found out i had a warrant after reading the police report it said they had me on tape taking it but not leaving the store with it the District attorney still hasn't shown the video for discovery and its been 7 months what does this mean? is it bluffing? what should I do? If convicted it would be my first offense am i looking at jail time? its a Felony burglary of a building? department store

 

[shrinkmaster]

You provide almost no info so its really not possible to answer. Did the Police arrest you on the warrant?

 

[bighossjay]

sorry I don't what info i should say Ill tell you what i know what info do i need to provide?
I was arrested on the warrant back in Feb. the store claims that i stole merchandise while working there in DEC. but they didn't file till Feb so far no evidence has been shown to me

 

[shrinkmaster]

They do not have to show you any evidence unless your Attorney seeks it through discovery process. Have you spoken with an Attorney?

 

[bighossjay]

Yes I have a attorney and he requested it back in march and again in April and still we haven't been shown anything

 

[shrinkmaster]

Then its your Attorney you should be questioning. Its your legal right to view all evidence against you. What is your Attorney doing about this?

 

[bighossjay]

he said its their job to prove that I am guilty he said they could possibly be bluffing and that we will set up for pre trial the DA keeps setting up PNC (plea negotiation conferences) and we keep submitting a reset until we see some evidence.

 

[shrinkmaster]

Sounds to me like either they have no evidence or its shakey. DA is hoping for plea deal

 

[NormanJr]

Ok let me get this straight.

You were employed by a department store and store loss prevention accused you of stealing. You were fired from that job. Months later, you are pulled over and arrested on a warrant for theft. You get a lawyer and he tries to motions for discovery. The DA does not provide him with the evidence.

When LP questioned you did you admit? Did you sign any papers? Did you commit this offense they are accusing you of?

 

[bighossjay]

I quit before the charges were filed when i was offered a better job I quit without two weeks notice then a month or so later I was arrested on the warrent I never talked to the lp or sign anything or admitted to anything no I didn't commit the crime the store never accused me up front I would have never known I was filed upon if the warrant wouldn't have been issued