Can my probation be violated for retail theft of $102 while on probation for 2 misdemeanors?
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Can my probation be violated for retail theft of $102 while on probation for 2 misdemeanors?
Asked on September 9, 2012 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of most states in this country, if one is on probation with respect to a conviction of a criminal matter then if the person who is on probation is charged with retail theft during the probationary period, the end result is typically a violation of such terms of probation.
I suggest that you carefully read the terms of your probation for the two (2) misdemeanors you were convicted of. I suspect that one of the terms are that you are to obey all laws of all states in this country. Retail theft would be a violation of all state law.
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