Brainard, NY Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

We're not talking a simple shoplifting here. This is felony conduct and I assume felony charges will be filed. Can something be worked out to reduce it? Potentially. Can it be resolved without a conviction? Possibly. There's no way for anyone on the internet to guess. You (or whoever this person is) will need a good local criminal defense attorney who routinely practices in the court where this case will be heard.

There are a lot of variables in the case you mention. Even though he is 17, he will be charged as an adult at that age in Michigan. Armed robbery is also a very serious offense which carries a possible sentence of life in prison. If he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol that may or may not affect the outcome of his case. If his attorney believes that it does, he could be sent to the forensic center to see if his substance use prevents him from being legally responsible for the crime. That is doubtful, but it is a possibility that should be explored. If he has no prior criminal history, his sentencing guidelines will be low but this is a violent assault crime and even for a first offense can involve a long prison stint. A good outcome would be the charge being reduced to something like unarmed robbery, which is the usual plea offer for armed robbery cases, which would make him eligible for HYTA status. That is a special sentencing option for people who commit certain offenses between the ages of 17 and 21. Upon successful completion, he would have earned a non public record of the offense and can honestly put on applications that he has not been convicted of a crime. Armed robbery is not an eligible offense because it is a life offense. This is where having a good attorney will greatly help him because he may be able to point out problems in the case that could get the charges reduced or get the prosecutor to not object to HYTA status. Consult with experience criminal defense attorney in your area.

I did not understand your question. However, a phone call could provide the answer you are looking for to the sheriff department. It would answer why there is a notice on your door, What your daughter allegedly was involved in etc. If you are asking whether notice was sufficient before proceeding then give me a call or email to discuss this matter further.