What to do about a second petit larceny charge?
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What to do about a second petit larceny charge?
Last night I was charged with my second petit larceny charge. They found wire cutters in my purse and gave me a possession of burglarytools. I had no intent of using them and when the cop escorted me out of the store I still had the jewelry in my possession. Should I speak with a criminal law attorney? In Loudoun, VA.
Asked on April 22, 2011 under Criminal Law, Virginia
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If this is your second larceny charge and you had wire cutters in your possession (most don't) and you didn't get a chance to put the jewelry away when you left the store, you need to immediately contact a criminal defense attorney and explain what occurred, how you were caught in your first petit larceny charge and if you had been convicted of that charge yet. Your lawyer will need to get a copy of the police and arrest reports if more than one for each of the charges. He or she will then to review your criminal record, your school records, your ties to the community and your job or career history so that he or she can gauge what the best approach would be for you. Whether it involves trying to get charges dismissed, pleading guility or pleading nolo contendre or trying alternative convictions, your lawyer's expertise and relationships with the prosecution will help.
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