Can I just ask to do my jailtime?

[Tobias2]

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

Hello... I have 3 open larceny 6 cases in 3 different court districts in CT. I have appeared for the first innitial 3 dates and they all gave me continuences. Two weeks ago I stole jewelry from a woman that I was living with in CT. I am now wanted for questioning. I moved down to New Jersey last week and am planning on going back to court and turning myself in on the 15th. My question is... Can I just ask to go to jail instead of doing a drug rehab and probation period? I really just want to get this over with. I know from my past experience that once your in the system, its so hard to get out. I'm wondering if I can just serve my time and be done with it and not have to deal with coming back to court. Also... what would be the min/max sentence for say a larceny 4 or 5 and 3 larceny 6's. Thanks for your time.

[FlyingRon]

Sorry, the courts and the correction department do not exist for your convenience. What makes you think that you are going to be any less in the system if you go to jail. Further even if they accept your request for jail in lieu of probation (which they are not obliged to do), you'll still most likely have to make a few more appearances.

You can get 3 months for each Larceny 6, six moths for each Larceny 5, and a year for each larceny 4. (as well as fines of $500, $1000, and $2000 respectively).

[dave33]

You can request anything you want. You will have to consult with your lawyer to find out the prosecutors position on the whole situation. I will assume because of your charges you do not have money for an attorney. I would suggest, when questioned about the new charge you do not make a statement. In some way you may be able to use the fact that you want jail time to your advantage. Since that may be the only thing in your favor you should absolutely see if your attorney can use it. As far as the jewelry goes, is there any evidence against you?