What is typical sentencing for retail theft under $500 for a first time offender?
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What is typical sentencing for retail theft under $500 for a first time offender?
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Asked on February 20, 2012 under Criminal Law, Tennessee
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
There is no typical sentencing for a first time offender for retail theft in this country for an amount under $500. Different states and counties have different guidelines. However, in California, most likely a conviction or guilty plea for what you have written about results in court probation, community service work, a fine, required classes to attend regarding shoplifting and if the court probationary period is satisfied, the conviction or guilty plea is then dismissed.
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