Burglary Of A Coin Operated Machine is defined as any theft of money, goods or services from a coin operated device without the consent of the owner. This can include Mechanical Tampering such as removing the materials, goods, or otherwise stolen property from the machine or actually stealing the money or both. In cases where a coin operated machine provides telecommunication services such as a pay phone or wireless coin operated device, the same charges apply if the individual took the money or used the services without paying, while the lesser charge of disorderly conduct may prove applicable in minor situations.
Burglary Of A Coin Operated Machine Penalties
Burglary of a coin operated machine charges are often a class C misdemeanor but in many areas it is being moved up to a class A, resulting in much more significant penalties. Penalties will vary greatly, especially with multiple similar or related charges on the individual's record.
Possible Penalties
- Restitution
- Community service
- Probation
- Fines
- Jail time
Burglary Of A Coin Operated Machine Sentencing
One of the most important considerations for the court in sentencing is the value of the damage or theft from the coin operated machine. In situations where only a few dollars was taken or a few dollars worth of merchandise was stolen then minimal fines and community service is often all that is required. When significant damage to the equipment combined with larger dollar amounts of the theft are combined, harsher sentences are ordered. Your attorney can help in accurately describing the damage as well as any other mitigating circumstances.
Get Legal Help For Burglary Of A Coin Operated Machine
Working with a professional criminal defense attorney as soon as possible after the arrest and charge is important to lower the possible sentencing or even in getting the case reduced to a deferred adjudication or dismissed. There are many factors that can influence these charges and there is always the possibility to add additional charges such as criminal mischief or petty theft, so early legal representation is important for your future. Often these times of minor charges on a record can restrict your job and career options in the future.
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