Legal Myth: "It's my first offense, so I won't go to jail."
Jun 1
1 min read
One of the biggest legal myths out there is that first-time offenders don't go to jail.
As a former prosecutor and current criminal defense lawyer, I can tell you that's simply not true. While having no criminal history can help, there is no rule that says a judge can't send a first-time offender to jail.
In this video, I explain why this myth persists and what actually matters when it comes to sentencing.
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