Federal charge and state charge...not a drug conviction...white collar crime...idenity theft
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I think it might depend on the state, but 99% of the time you will not be able to...
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Hi Mitzi-\nI'm very familiar with PA law.  The theft is going to be based upon the amount involved.  I can almost guarantee that there will have to be restitution.  Sentencing depends on the person's past criminal history (if any), the facts of the case...if it was particularly heinous and the victims involved, etc. and the amount of cash or items taken.
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Everything said before is right.  But consider\n(1) Are these people in county jail (typically for sentences for less than a year), in state prison (typically for sentences in state court for more than a year) or federal prison (typically for sentences in FEDERAL court for offenses).\n(2) If you do not know, start with the federal locator that someone has linked to above( because it's nationwide) and if you have no luck, then try your state system.
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There is a possible charge of filing a false police report. I would want to look into it a little more.
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You might talk to the prosecutor about getting a diversion. It won't go your record that way. It might cost you a little more but it the charge will go away if you don't get into trouble for the next year.
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Each county and state agency has their own code, so you will have to be more specific.  But to the only one charge listed, it is quite possible that there is only one charge.  Police often drop charges as they are un-merited and really only designed to "scare" the prisoner into a plea as opposed to a court hearing, which is costly.  But the accused does need to get legal counsel and I would absolutely advise against ANY admissions of guilt, UNTIL I spoke with a lawyer and even then make sure the lawyer does their job and not just file a guilty or no contest verdict in the interest of expediting the matter.  A good many people are in jail simply because they were "scared" into signing confessions.  There is a due process, I strongly suggest you use it.  Even if it means staying in jail a while longer.  Good luck.\n\nPeace.
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Report it to your State Attorney General's Office
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go to two places  (your state.gov) and also the federal site.  You will need to know state AND federal laws since Federal Laws can be used to overrule any local and state laws (trafficing across state borders - which becomes a federal issue for the DEA).  I would also go to your local police station as they should have info on the drug laws and penalties.  Finally I would check any books in your lawyers office or a public defenders office as they will need to have the info inorder to defend you.  But don't be stupid and take drugs.  Spend your money and time more wisely,
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You can ask.  If only traffic diversion can get once a year.  If drugs, federal courts don't charge unless they mean to give someone serious prison time, not diversion.
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it sounds like the local authorities are out to get you (for whatever reason). My recommendation is that you find an out-of-town lawer and call teh FBI to see if tehy will put certain local officials under investigation. People thinkt his kind of underhanded stuff just doesn't happen anymore but I've seen it a million times. You may want to even get an out-of-state lawyer to take the case just in case. If you lose the case and the FBI finds things wrong in the local authorities you may get a chance to get your money back with interest.
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Depending on the the crime involved, there are 3 different courts for you to choose from at the links for forth below.  For state law misdemeanors, use the first link.  For state law felonies, use the second link.  For federal charges, use the third link.\n\nIt doesn't look like the state court has records available online.  Some federal court offer records online for a fee.  Follow the instructions using the links below.
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Was this a criminal case, or was it a W&I Parental Abuse/Neglect case?\nSounds like a W&I case, which is not a criminal case and therefore not a misdeameanor.  Best thing to do is contact your attorney and ask.
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California does not have "classes" of felonies, so I don't know where you're getting that idea.  \n\nAs to the rest of your question, you're not going to be able to get a decent answer here without posting an awful lot more details than you have.  There are just too many things that can make a difference, and there's no way to address them with what you've posted here.
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They are coming down hard in the War on Drugs. I would have to say it is a Fifth Degree Possession charge. Since they are a first time offender the punishment shouldn't be that stiff. Even an empty baggy with traces of an illegal drug is considered a small amount. Residue on a scale is also considered a small amount. My buddy had just gotten out of jail after 4 months and didn't realize there was a leftover empty baggy in her purse from months before. She got pulled over on a routine traffic stop. Since she was on probation that gave them a right to search. They found the empty baggy with traces on it. I write to her in prison now.
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By american law, you can not be charged with the same crime for the same incident. On a seperate occasion, yes. Also, there are other charges they can charge you with later for the same crime.
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No. Same charge and penalty.
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You have to commit a federal crime!