Regardless of whether you are a juvenile, someone compulsively shoplifting, or a victim of a mistake by a security guard, you deserve representation and defense if you have been accused of shoplifting.
The worst part of a charge of shoplifting may just be the embarrassment of being caught. People rarely take the risk of stealing an item of low value if the chance of facing a criminal charge was not also low. And now you are in trouble. Contact an Olathe shoplifting and theft defense attorney.
You are not a hardened criminal and this may be your first brush with the law. But don't brush it off!
The value of the item(s) in question is central to the case against you. If it is more than $1,000, you could face a charge of felony theft; if less, misdemeanor theft.
Your Future
Another consideration you must weigh is having a criminal record. Before you speak with the police or prosecution, contact the Schoenig Law Firm, LLC. Having a record involving a "crime of dishonesty" can preclude you from many educational or employment opportunities.
Are you accused of:
- Wearing an item out of the store?
- Leaving without paying a bill?
- Pocketing an item?
The case against you is probably not "open and shut." The prosecution must prove, e.g., that you didn't just make an honest mistake. Regardless, you need to know your options, and you need someone who knows the law to negotiate for you.
Free Initial Consultation
To arrange a free consultation with Kansas City juvenile criminal defense lawyer Erica Schoenig, please call our Olathe, Kansas, law office at 888-870-5550 or 913-440-0843. We can also make arrangements through e-mail. We offer flexible hours by appointment and accept credit cards.
