He will have a set period of probation which is called a suspended sentence. If he completes his probation without getting in more trouble or getting a violation of probation then the charges will be dropped at the end of the probation period.
You will be charged (as an adult) with Petit Larceny, and will gain a criminal record.
Well, Larc is an abbreviation for Larceny. Larceny is to take something and carry it away of tangible personal property of another by trespass with intent to deprive the person of his interest in the property. And Petit Theft is that object stolen's value is below a certain arbitrary standard. 1st Off. is an abbreviation for 1st offense. So this person is charged with their first offense of Petit Larceny. That number is just the code for the charge.
could be just PROBATION for 5 years if it was FIRST offense Meaning first FELONY
Your first offense is the FIRST offense/crime you were ever arrested for and charged with. Your SECOND offense/crime is the second time you were ever arrested and charged for. And so on...... . Third - Fourth - etc. The more offenses you have on your record, the harsher your sentences will subsequently become.
most likely a couple years and for sure one year probation
Without any information on the particular offense you are charged with, there is no way of answering this.
The charge is the same whether it's your first offense or your fifth offense. If will be some type of Larceny offense. Possibly 'Embezzlement,' if the money order's were actually entrusted to you by trust.
No. But you could be offered probation. No one is guaranteed one free bite at the apple.
Depnding on the cost of the item(s) you stole, shoplifting is usually a Petit Larceny offense. If you have no previous record and appear remoreseful enough you may get probation and/or community service.
how much is the time for a person having 1 count on conspiracy to commit crime?
I don't know. Possible.
A DUI in California can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. Generally, a first or second DUI offense is charged as a misdemeanor, while a third offense within 10 years or a DUI causing injury is typically charged as a felony.