Sep 17 2005
Do i NEED to get a job before my probation interview, how much jail time/probation time am i looking at in CA?
Currently I am being charged with Merchandise Grand Theft (not auto) with a value of $70,000+. I have pleaded guilty to the charge and am now scheduled to have the final decision soon. Currently the court said my maximum jail time would be 6 months in county jail + restitution.
I have been ordered to have a probation interview before the last court day and also a restitution hearing in Northern California.
My question is since i am scheduled to pay back (restitution), does it help my case if I get a job before my probation interview or it wouldn’t make a difference(if i have the money for the restitution already)? my main theory is that if i have to pay restitution and if i get a job, they may wave the jail due to the fact that they would say that he needs to work to make those payments?
Please tell me what you think. Also, this is my Very first time and extremely the last time that i make this stupid mistake, so since its my first time, how much probation and/or jail time am i going to be looking at?
Your help is really really appreciated. Thank you.