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Do I need lawyer to represent me? Will this shoplifting record stay in my CORI for rest of my life?
Asked on Mar 08th, 2016 on Criminal Law - New York
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I got arrested shoplifting for first time. I paid $100 fine and received a court date for next month. I have a clean record. I am not sure what got to me to do this stupid act. I shoplift a tie and pair of socks total about $75.
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What do you mean you paid a $100 fine but still have a court date? Do you mean you posted $100 bail at the police station? Shoplifting is a crime and if you are convicted you will have a criminal record for life. Therefore you should hire a good criminal defense lawyer.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2016 at 8:41 AM