If I was charged with theft by taking class D and this is my first offense, should I ask for first offenders act?
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If I was charged with theft by taking class D and this is my first offense, should I ask for first offenders act?
I am 41 years old and have 2 young children; 1 of them is Autistic. I have never been charged with anything ever. I want to avoid serving time. What should I do?
Asked on May 14, 2012 under Criminal Law, Georgia
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Typically if you are a first time offender, the court will usually offer you upon a plea of guilty probation, with little to no jail time, and depending on the facts, a chance to have a deferred sentence to keep your criminal record clean upon a successful completion of probation. My advice is to consult a criminal defense attorney in your area to discuss your available options and see if your case would qualify you for a deferred sentence and probation if you decide to plead guilty.
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