If my friend was convicted of embezzlement 14 years ago and she now got a petty theft charge, what can happen to her?
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If my friend was convicted of embezzlement 14 years ago and she now got a petty theft charge, what can happen to her?
Asked on August 24, 2013 under Criminal Law, California
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Potentially the prior felony conviction can have a detrimental effect on the current petty theft charge of your friend with enhanced sentencing if convicted. Based upon what you have written, I recommend that your friend consult with a criminal defense attorney to see what his or her options are.
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