dumb_ass_613
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? KY
I was caught shoplifting at Wal-Mart (and yes I'm guilty, meant to do it, and did it... unfortunately). Please no debate on the stupidity of this action. I'm a dumb ass. leave it at that. I was taken to the back and was put through the standard procedure, banned from Wal-Mart, picture, etc. Then I was taken to county jail and spent the day there. This was the first time (and last) I have ever been to jail and my record is spotless. The cop said I should expect about $350-400 in fines/court costs and 10 days in jail served on weekends. I feel this is pretty steep for a first criminal offense, and can't dispute that I would deserve such a sentence (although who wants to go to jail... and I've known many DUI's and other what I consider more seriouis offenses that never spent a day in jail). Fines are fine... just after my first experience of just one day in jail I don't want to ever see the inside of a cell again, although if that's what I must do then I will accept my fate. I was wondering if anyone knows if this is the typical sentence I should expect for a first criminal offense of this nature (30 days - to serve 10)? The charge on my citation is listed as "TBUT" which I assume is theft by unlawful taking... although I'm not sure. The lady at pre-trial didn't seem to be very competent and I don't even know if I have a court-appointed lawyer or much else... how can I find out if and who it is? Court is in 2 weeks. Any help or info will be appreciated.
I was caught shoplifting at Wal-Mart (and yes I'm guilty, meant to do it, and did it... unfortunately). Please no debate on the stupidity of this action. I'm a dumb ass. leave it at that. I was taken to the back and was put through the standard procedure, banned from Wal-Mart, picture, etc. Then I was taken to county jail and spent the day there. This was the first time (and last) I have ever been to jail and my record is spotless. The cop said I should expect about $350-400 in fines/court costs and 10 days in jail served on weekends. I feel this is pretty steep for a first criminal offense, and can't dispute that I would deserve such a sentence (although who wants to go to jail... and I've known many DUI's and other what I consider more seriouis offenses that never spent a day in jail). Fines are fine... just after my first experience of just one day in jail I don't want to ever see the inside of a cell again, although if that's what I must do then I will accept my fate. I was wondering if anyone knows if this is the typical sentence I should expect for a first criminal offense of this nature (30 days - to serve 10)? The charge on my citation is listed as "TBUT" which I assume is theft by unlawful taking... although I'm not sure. The lady at pre-trial didn't seem to be very competent and I don't even know if I have a court-appointed lawyer or much else... how can I find out if and who it is? Court is in 2 weeks. Any help or info will be appreciated.