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How can one reduce the consequences of a shoplifting charge?

Asked on Apr 23rd, 2013 on Criminal Law - Texas
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If one is caught shoplifting and admits to having come to the store with the intention to shoplift, is there any way to get out of this with the minimum damage to one's future, if unable/unwilling to spend thousands of dollars to hire an attorney? I.e. what's the least costly way to minimize the consequences to the person's record. This pertains to shoplifting almost $100 of cosmetics from Walmart.. a class B misdemeanor.
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Fort Worth, TX at The Law Offices of Anthony Simpson, Esq.
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You should hire an attorney or see if you are qualified for appointed representation. Your jurisdiction may have a program or set of conditions that you can meet to have the case dismissed. An attorney can help you with that. 
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2013 at 3:10 PM

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