Question: My daughter is being charged with a party to a crime I believe it may be related to a burglary what I would like to know what are her options if any as far as her sentencing goes, and what is the maximum sentence?

Answer: A person charged as a party to a crime faces the same potential sentence as the person accused of commiting the actual crime. Therefore, I would need to know what crime she is a party to. If it is burglary, she faces 1-20 years in prison. If her criminal record is not horrific, then she will probably be on the lower end of the sentencing range. Her options are simple: (1) retain an experienced attorney; (2) go with the public defender; or (3) represent herself. Representing herself is crazy. And depending on to whom she is assigned, having the PD represent her may also be crazy.

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