What are the chances of jail for a first time offense of stealing $120?
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What are the chances of jail for a first time offense of stealing $120?
I am 19. They caught me before I left the store.
Asked on March 21, 2013 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The level of theft that you describe is just a misdemeanor in Texas. Jail time is a potential sentence, but considering your age and that it is your first time to commit an offense, you will most likely be offered a deferred adjudication. Some jurisdictions offer pre-trial diversion programs where you can earn a dismissal of your case through an informal probation. If this is an option available in your county, this is the route you would want to go because it could help speed up the process of getting the arrest expunged and off your record later.
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