QUESTION
What am I looking at for first time shoplifting misdemeanor?
Asked on Nov 05th, 2017 on Criminal Law - Missouri
More details to this question:
I made a stupid mistake (not sure what I was thinking) and was caught for shoplifting ($160 Halloween costumes). Charged with misdemeanor and given a court date in September. I have never done this before nor do I have any kind of record in the past. I am sick to my stomach as to now I can't believe I did that. Do you recommend finding a lawyer to help me with this? Is there anyway I can get this so that it doesn't appear on my record?
1 ANSWER
You need to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you for your shoplifting charge. Your attorney may be able to get the charge dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense, such as "Littering."
Answered on Nov 07th, 2017 at 7:33 PM