What to do if my friend is being charged with a felony for credit card fraud?
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What to do if my friend is being charged with a felony for credit card fraud?
She allegedly found a wallet on the ground in a public place, removed a credit card from the wallet, and used it to buy $14 worth of food. She then threw away the card. We are wondering what the possibility is of lowering the charges, and what her course of action should be. She cannot afford a private lawyer. Should she plead not guilty and speak to a public defender about a plea bargain? She has a clean record and given the circumstances is hoping the prosecutor will lower the charges. Is that likely in this case?
Asked on September 2, 2013 under Criminal Law, Michigan
Answers:
Maury Beaulier / MinnesotaLawyers.com
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
The case must berreviewed to determine what evidence the prosecution may have and whethe rthat eidence cabe cahllenged. Ceratinly, on a first offense, it may be possible to avoid a conviction with a Stay of Prosecution. She should retain experienced legal counsel.
Maury D. Beaulier
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(612) 240-8005
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