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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is exceedingly unlikely the prosecutor will actually push for a felony here, given age, lack of record, and the value of the item.  This doesn't even factor in whether there is a chance for reasonable doubt on the underlying crime itself.

SOP is to charge high and then work your way down.  A PD should have no trouble getting this to a misdemeanor; I am not sure the prosecutor would even put up much of a fight.

That doesn't mean you might not still want a private attorney if you can afford it because they will be more likely explore whether there are even better possible options than pleading to a misdemeanor.

This is serious, but it is very unlikely to have some of the dire consequences discussed here.[/quote]

This is terrible advice.  I say this as a prosecutor.  [/quote]

If you are actually a prosecutor, you know know damn well you aren't pushing for a felony on 16 year old, first time offender, who took items that might be worth over $200.  You would plead it out to less in a heartbeat.[/quote]

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