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First offense but 3 misdeameanor and 1 felony

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supercoolkid

Junior Member
California (only U.S. law)?

I dont know anything about how our court system's work so i am concerned on what is going to happen to me.
(please note that i am a minor)

Felony: i unlawfully took a vehicle that wasn't mine that i found to go joy riding and i got pulled over.

2nd count: i was driving with only a permit

3: I stole something from frys eletronics.

4: I found a ID and credit card in the trash and my friend said it looked like me but i never used it ever. i forgot i put it in my wallet and the police saw it.

My question is...what is most likely thing they will do to me?
 


CdwJava

Senior Member
I dont know anything about how our court system's work so i am concerned on what is going to happen to me.
(please note that i am a minor)

Felony: i unlawfully took a vehicle that wasn't mine that i found to go joy riding and i got pulled over.
You can call it whatever you want, but the here in CA we actually call it "Auto Theft" and can be charged as a felony under both the Vehicle Code and the Penal Code.

2nd count: i was driving with only a permit
This is the LEAST of your problems. Though, at a minimum, you can likely expect a long delay in ever getting a driver's license. At LEAST until age 18, possibly 19+ depending on your age and the specific sections violated and convicted under.

3: I stole something from frys eletronics.
Another felony? Multiple felonies?

4: I found a ID and credit card in the trash and my friend said it looked like me but i never used it ever. i forgot i put it in my wallet and the police saw it.
Wow! Just ... Wow! :eek:

My question is...what is most likely thing they will do to me?
Without knowing the specific code sections and your age, there is no way to say for certain. You have numerous potential felonies here and could theoretically do time in CYA until you are 25. Realistically, that will not happen. Fortunately for you, it seems they took pity and you are charged with only three misdemeanors ... you either got lucky, or they were kind. Most likely you will do county juvie time, or be on house arrest or home monitoring, be on supervised probation for a long time, and will enter adulthood with a serious felony criminal record. Congrats.
 

supercoolkid

Junior Member
they told me my record would be wiped when i reach 18 and i do realize that i done wrong..and i am trying to fix it though..and thank you for your response
 

CdwJava

Senior Member
they told me my record would be wiped when i reach 18 and i do realize that i done wrong..and i am trying to fix it though..and thank you for your response
"They" did not tell you the entire truth.

Your record is not automatically "wiped" when you reach age 18. After you complete any probation or parole, you can petition to have the record sealed, but that does not mean the petition will be granted and the record is certainly not "wiped." It may still be revealed during background checks for certain positions requiring law enforcement powers or security clearances and might even effect your ability to own or possess a firearm.

Before you make any final decision, you really need to inquire with an attorney about ALL the ramifications of a guilty plea.
 

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