Wht to do if I have been charged with felony utility theft?
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Wht to do if I have been charged with felony utility theft?
The power company found my meter tampered with but this happened 9 years ago. The amount claimed by the power company is way off and jacked to create a felony, over $1800. My court appointed lawyer has not challenged anything. The DA wants a felony conviction with maximun jail time. I have a felony record from 13+ years ago. I have 2 weeks to salvage this case.
Asked on June 11, 2012 under Criminal Law, California
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Given the circumstances that you are in and the felony that you are charged with, I suggest that you have a face to face meeting with your court appointed criminal defense attorney as to the best way to defend the charge or charges against you. If you are dissatisfied with your current legal representation, you might consider getting new legal counsel.
I suggest that you consider a possible plea bargain with the district attorney's office as to the charge or charges against you if you do not wish to try the case. You need to remember that the prosecution bears the burden of proving the claims against you beyond a reasonable doubt.
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