[[_Serious help needed from my NT lawyers: I have a court appearance for petit larceny_]]

[laced up jordans]

Okay, lets get it out the way. Yes,I was stupid and Yes, I thought I could get away with it.

Anyways, I'm 20 years old and I got caught stealing $65.00 worth of Polo Shirts from Macys in Flushing in August. I was led to the backroom, where in apanic and not knowing what to do confessed to what I did and signed a paper that was handed to me by Macys employees. Cops came, arrested me, took me to theprecinct. Got fingerprinted and what not, was held in a holding cell for 3 hours until they told me I can go with a Desk Appearance Ticket that I would have toattend after they found out I had no criminal record. Well, the court date appearance is in 2 days and during the meantime, I researched online about similarcases and what to expect. I've read that since I'm a 1st time offender, I could ask for a ACD and pay restitution, do community service, take ashoplifting class and stay out of trouble for the next 6 months and have the charge stricken from my record.

My question is:
- Do I need to have a lawyer for this? I spoke to my parents and they told me that since its a misdeamenor crime, we dont really need to hire one. Would I beassigned a public defender when I go to court?
- What should I tell my PD to get an ACD for my case? If I'm not assigned a PD, how should I go about it in court?
- I recieved letters from a "law firm" from Florida that represents Macys, telling me that I would have to pay $350 to avoid a civil case and when Idid not pay that, they sent another one asking for $550 this time. Do I REALLY need to pay this? or would paying restitution that the court gives me enough?
- I've read online but I want to confirm what my options are in this situation?
- What punishment should I be expecting?

Serious answers are needed here, please.

Thanks

 

[cicero avenue dopeman]

dont get a lawyer unless they tryna give you some county time, you should get 1-2years probation

 

[c o ivi p l e x]

you're not gonna get assigned a public defender for a misdemeanor.

 

[cocolicious]

 

[lrrr]

i dont think macys would spend the money to sue a 20 year old that stole a $65 shirt...but thats just me

it seems like they're trying to scare you into paying

 

[laced up jordans]

Originally Posted by Lrrr

i dont think macys would spend the money to sue a 20 year old that stole a $65 shirt...but thats just me

it seems like they're trying to scare you into paying

thats what I'm saying.

 

[hovkid]

You will be better off if you don't show up with a lawyer and act like you don't know what the hell is going on.

Trust it. You will get an ACD and stay out of trouble for 6 months. No judge is wasting his time on a first time offender. Expect a lecture though.

 

[TheGodFresco]

stealing some 'Lo though

 

[laced up jordans]

Originally Posted by HOVKid

You will be better off if you don't show up with a lawyer and act like you don't know what the hell is going on.

Trust it. You will get an ACD and stay out of trouble for 6 months. No judge is wasting his time on a first time offender. Expect a lecture though.

So, I'd have to show up and appear before the judge without a public defender?

Would it just be a ACD as my punishment? Any chance you can give me an estimation of the amount of restitution I would have to pay? And would Macys take me toCivil Court if I dont pay the ones that they sending me from their "law firm representatives"?

 

[ryaneff23]

I wouldn't even stress about court. You'll get a slap on the wrist, a lecture, and the judge might say some "If I see you in my court room againI'll send you to jail" type @$+!. Court will be fine, but I don't know how that civil suit @$+! goes down.

 

[ogbobbyjohnson773]

Atleast you can go to court looking fresh.

 

[jordanpp30]

They probably want the restitution and maybe some community service hours... then the charge will be off your record.

 

[jaypesoz]

my boy got caught stealing from Macy's one time. All I know is he's never allowed back in Macy's ever although we just copped a bunch of stuff fromthe sale the other day so Im sure you'll be ok

 

[laced up jordans]

Thanks for all the serious and helpful responses everyone.

if anyone else dealt with the same thing, share your stories

 

[lrrr]

Originally Posted by GSDOUBLEU

stealing some basic non vintage 'Lo though

 

[the rat pack is back]

Originally Posted by HOVKid

You will be better off if you don't show up with a lawyer and act like you don't know what the hell is going on.

Trust it. You will get an ACD and stay out of trouble for 6 months. No judge is wasting his time on a first time offender. Expect a lecture though.

HOVKid,

please check your PM, I got a similar question that needs your expertise.

Thanks!