Law Office of Michael L. Fell
900 Roosevelt Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 585-9055

5 Potential Positive Outcomes to a College Theft Case

It’s always terrifying to be accused of or charged with a crime, but when it comes to college crime this can be twice as true. Students not only face the potential of jail and fines, but they face potential punishment from their college that could include expulsion.

It may seem as though the future is bleak but there are actually a number of positive outcomes that could result from your case. Read on to learn more about them and then contact us at (949) 585-9055 for your free case evaluation.

  1. We may be able to get the case dropped

    2. Remember that the burden of proof is on the prosecution. They may start with charges that they know they can’t prove simply because they’re hoping to get a confession. Attorney Fell worked for many years as a prosecutor and is uniquely positioned to help disprove the evidence against you in the hopes that we can get the charges dropped before it goes any further.

  2. We may fight for a not guilty verdict at trial

    3. If necessary, we will take your case to court. We will examine all the evidence, work with expert witnesses, and fight aggressively to get you a not guilty verdict. If you do end up with a not guilty verdict, we can file a Factual Innocence Motion to have the arrest record – along with all photos and evidence – sealed and destroyed.

  3. We may work to get you into a petty theft diversion program

    4. If there is a wealth of evidence against you but the theft was relatively minor, then we may work to get you into a petty theft diversion program. This will keep you out of jail and help you avoid both fines and a criminal record. It can also help you in your case with your college’s code of conduct.

  4. We may be able to have the charges reduced

    5. In some cases, we’ll negotiate to get the best possible plea deal. We may be able to get a felony reduced to a misdemeanor – which means significantly less time in jail and smaller fines – or we may get one of several charges dropped. You can count on Attorney Fell to work to get the best possible plea deal.

  5. We can represent you at your school discipline hearings

    6. In addition to helping with your criminal case, Law Office of Michael L. Fell is also here to help with your college’s code of conduct hearings. If your college or university allows us into the hearing, then we will be there to represent you in person. If they don’t, then we can prepare you for the hearing, make sure you know the evidence that can help you, and give you advice on how to achieve the best possible outcome.

As you can see, there are options. Now is the time to call Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 for your free case evaluation.