What could possibly be the outcome of a $35 theft of gas from a gas station?
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What could possibly be the outcome of a $35 theft of gas from a gas station?
This would my first conviction of any type.
Asked on June 11, 2013 under Criminal Law, Kansas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Under the circumstances you will probably be eligible for something know as "diversion". This entails going to court and entering a guilty plea. You will then be sentenced to a special probation which, if successfuly completed, will result in your plea being withdrawn and your case being dismissed. Your criminal record will also be cleared.
Note: If you do not complete your probation, then since you will have already pled guilty, you will be sentenced accordingly. Further, diversion is only offered to first-time offenders so you can never qualify for it aginn in the future for any subsequent offence(s) that you may be arrested for.
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