I got a misdemeanor last month for taking 65$ from my work and it's my first time that i did this and definitely my last, i was going throug...

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I got a misdemeanor last month for taking 65$ from my work and it's my first time that i did this and definitely my last, i was going through a rough time during college and money problems and i wasn't thinking when i did this i was wondering what a sentence would be for this, it was in Minnesota.

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I suggest you confer privately, one to one, with an attorney so she/he can assist you and advise you. Full details need to be known. Whether you have had prior legal issues is a consideration. Most likely there are multiple proactive steps you can take to improve your outcome. It is good that you show remorse and state you have learned a great lesson. Tricia Dwyer Esq at 612-296-9666, Tricia Dwyer Esq & Assoc PLLC, Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney, Minnesota Theft Crimes Attorney, http://dwyerlawfirm.net

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Thank you for the email.

A theft offense can be very serious. While any theft under $500 is a misdemeanor. Such an offense is still punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1000 fine. The collateral consequences of a conviction can also be extremely significant and preclude a person from finding employment where background checks are performed.

Often, if you have no prior offenses, a conviction can be avoided with a Stay of Prosecution. A Stay of Prosecution means that the offense is never recorded on your record and stayed for a certain periofd of time to ensure that you do not have another offense.

We can assist you in making sure that your record is not affected.

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