i got ticket from police because i stole 2 pairs of shoes( $ 90 total value) and i have to go to the court, how much do i have to pay fine?
Question Details: i am pregnant now and i have 1 kid 3 years old, i got ticket from police because i stole 2 pairs of shoes, their value are 90 dollars, the ticket got the time and date to go to the court, how much do i have to pay fine, and do i have to go to the jail?, this is the first time happening in my life, i live in minnesota
The maximum fine is $1000 but no judge would ever fine you that much.
You definitely should talk to a lawyer and you are eligible for a public defender even though it's just a misdemeanor case. It's possible that you could agree to a plea bargain which would not result in your having a criminal record.
I'm not a Minnesota lawyer, but my research suggests that your fine could be anything up to $700. There would be court costs and fees that would be added to the fine. It's possible that you could be sent to jail, although it isn't likely.
You should try to have a lawyer represent you, if possible, although this is probably not quite serious enough for a court-appointed lawyer to be required.
