Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft Shoplifting got caught, police was present?

[hopehely]

Hi,
I just got back in US.
I checked my mailbox and there isn't anything about the court or civil demand.

I'm afraid I gave them wrong address because I wasn't that calm during the whole process.

How long does it usually take for them to send me the letters?

 

[NormanJr]

I would contact the courts/store and make sure your address is current. It is your responsibility to make sure that you keep the courts/store informed of your current address.

If the address is incorrect and they send letters in the mail, you cannot use the defense that there was an incorrect address as the courts don't buy it. That could mean warrants issued for your arrest, extra fines and fees attached to the civil demand.

It is not that big of a deal just to call the store and verify that the address you gave them was current and accurate.

Side note, if you have a state issued ID, please make sure that it has your current address as some people move frequently but do not notify the state of their new address resulting letters going to old addresses etc.

 

[hopehely]

Thank you!

Do you know how much a Public Defender costs?

 

[thelawjournal]

This depends on how much time the Lawyer depends on your case and your income.

 

[hopehely]

what's the min and max?

 

[thelawjournal]

There is no max since we do not know how much time will be spent working on your case. My "guess" (its only a guess) the min would be $50.00

 

[hopehely]

I see...

I had contacted an attorney for a free consultation.
What he suggested was that I could contact the prosecutor and beg him/her to cancel the lawsuit.

1> Does it sound reasonable?
2> What are the negative consequences of that case?

 

[thelawjournal]

Law suit? Are we talking criminal case or Civil Demand?

 

[hopehely]

oh I didn't know how to call it.

The attorney was talking about my court case.

 

[thelawjournal]

The chances of a DA dropping charges are almost zero

 

[hopehely]

wow

Is it possible to get into diversion program without using a PD?

 

[thelawjournal]

Yes but its not recommended

 

[hopehely]

what are some of the negative consequences for having a conviction on my record?

 

[thelawjournal]

Denial of jobs
Denail of rentals
Denials of loans

to name three

 

[hopehely]

wow I feel devasted now.
I really hope my PD will get me into diversion program....

Thanks for your help!!

 

[thelawjournal]

If this site was any help at all please post something in our section called testimonials

 

[hopehely]

I'm sorry I keep putting up the questions.
But you guys are the only ones I can get help from.
Please help me one more time.

I just read about HYTA and 7411 program in Michigan.
It says I should 'plea guilty' to get into HYTA program.

I've been thinking about getting a PD just bc to get into Diversion program.

1> isn't it upon my luck to get into HYTA program if I were to 'plea guilty'?
I mean it's going to be up to the judge to give me the charge or HYTA.
Or do I have right to ask the judge for HYTA program at my court trial?

2> Which do you recommend, HYTA or Diversion (meaning PD)?

3> I feel like you've answered this but I'm just not sure.
If I plea guilty, will I have a conviction on my record FOREVER unless the judge gets me into diversion or HYTA?

4> I'm going into music (classical music performance and teaching area), will I be affected in my future for having this on my record? this question, I'm just wondering. I'm not being stupid.

 

[thelawjournal]

You should talk to an Attorney about your options. Many offer free consultations