Arrested for shoplifting?
Contact an attorney at Sussman & LeBoeuf, LLC.
For some people, shoplifting is a compulsion. For others, it is an honest mistake. Whatever the circumstances, a shoplifting charge should never be taken lightly. You should be represented by a skilled criminal defense attorney if you have been charged with shoplifting or petty theft.
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A shoplifting conviction can result in mandatory community service, fines and even incarceration. For a third or subsequent offense, for example, there is a mandatory minimum sentence of up to 25 days of community service AND imprisonment for no less than 90 days.
A shoplifting incident can escalate into a charge of robbery or assault if a scuffle ensues at the time the accused is confronted.
Going for the Maximum
To deter shoplifting, many retail establishments hire their own private prosecutors. Their goal is to obtain the harshest possible sentence in every shoplifting case.
At Sussman & LeBoeuf, our criminal defense lawyers understand the shoplifting charges and will work to protect your rights and interests. We will work to keep your case in municipal court, where the potential penalties are less severe.
We have successfully defended clients accused of retail theft, employee theft, altering or transferring price tags, hiding merchandise on their bodies, undercharging for merchandise and other related charges.
If you have been accused of shoplifting, you should have a lawyer who will fight for you. Contact us today for a free consultation.
From offices in East Orange, New Jersey, we provide aggressive criminal defense to clients charged with shoplifting throughout New Jersey.
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