Shoplifting Class 6 Felony (Please Help)

[AZ23]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arizona

I was recently arrested and charged for shoplifting (13-1805 H) class 6 felony.

This is my first offense. The item was returhttps://forum.freeadvice.com/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=4
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I'm 22 years old. Active in my community service. Work with high schools students in leadership development. Full-time student at Arizona State University. And a clean record.

What I was wondering...
A) Is there anyway to get this down to a misdemeanor? (I want to become a teacher, and this will prevent me from doing so, and most jobs)
B) What fines am I looking at?
C) Is there jail time?
D) Should I get a lawyer or stay with a public defender?
E) What are usual outcomes of cases like these?

 

[mike_lee]

I'm sure with a good lawyer (no public defenders) you can get it moved to a lower class, they are probably setting you up for a plea, or even get the thing set aside. (ain't lawyers great?)

Unfortunately lawyers charge more for felonies. (don't lawyers suck)

 

[LeeHarveyBlotto]

I'm sure with a good lawyer (no public defenders) you can get it moved to a lower class, they are probably setting you up for a plea, or even get the thing set aside. (ain't lawyers great?)

Unfortunately lawyers charge more for felonies. (don't lawyers suck)

Doctors charge more for a cardiac bypass than for wart removal. Don't doctors suck?

 

[AZ23]

Thanks mike. If anyone else has any insight, that would be great.

 

[seniorjudge]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arizona

I was recently arrested and charged for shoplifting (13-1805 H) class 6 felony.

This is my first offense. The item was returhttps://forum.freeadvice.com/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=4
FreeAdvice Forums - Post New Threadned to the store. The only thing I have on my records is 2 speeding tickets.

I'm 22 years old. Active in my community service. Work with high schools students in leadership development. Full-time student at Arizona State University. And a clean record.

What I was wondering...
A) Is there anyway to get this down to a misdemeanor? (I want to become a teacher, and this will prevent me from doing so, and most jobs)
B) What fines am I looking at?
C) Is there jail time?
D) Should I get a lawyer or stay with a public defender?
E) What are usual outcomes of cases like these?

A: What statute number are you charged under?
B: See first answer.
C: See first answer.
D: A public defender is a lawyer.
E: There is no "usual" outcome.


Just a word of caution, prosecutors are hesitant to plea bargain felonies (especially ones like yours) down to misdemeanors.

 

[AZ23]

I'm not sure what statute number. Where would I find that? I only have under "Vio. Code/ARS/City/ACCH No." 13-1805 H. I don't see on any of my forms specifically stating statute.

 

[mike_lee]

Doctors charge more for a cardiac bypass than for wart removal. Don't doctors suck?

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[seniorjudge]

...
I'm 22 years old. Active in my community service. Work with high schools students in leadership development. Full-time student at Arizona State University. And a clean record.
...

And none of that did any good.

Anyway, here's a good place to start your search:

http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ars/13/01805.htm

 

[AZ23]

A.R.S 13-1805A1
is what it would be.
again thank you for your help.

 

[Ozark_Sophist]

A.R.S 13-1805A1
is what it would be.
again thank you for your help.

Senior Judge provided you with a link.

 

[Ozark_Sophist]

Did you steal a firearm or an item more than $1000 and less than $2000?

 

[AZ23]

A1 would be what is on the site and on my summon.

I stole an item that was $1,799.99.

 

[Ozark_Sophist]

A1 would be what is on the site and on my summon.

I stole an item that was $1,799.99.

And if you follow the link Senior Judge provided, you would find out about A1.

 

[AZ23]

It gave me specifics of what I was charged with. I was hoping for more detailed answers to my original post.

A) Is there anyway to get this down to a misdemeanor? (I want to become a teacher, and this will prevent me from doing so, and most jobs)
B) What fines am I looking at?
C) Is there jail time?
D) Should I get a lawyer or stay with a public defender?
E) What are usual outcomes of cases like these?

If you could help answer these as well Ozark_Sophist, that would be much appreciated.

 

[AZ23]

The item was also returned to the store as well.