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What are the penalties for shoplifting? How?

Asked on Jun 29th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Missouri
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I am 13 and I was caught shoplifting. This is my first offense and I am wondering what the possible penalties are? I keep reading things about jail time for 6 months or so.
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Traffic Ticket Attorney serving Eureka, MO at The Rogers Law Firm
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Maximum penalty in Missouri for misdemeanor (under $500) shoplifting is 1 year in jail and $1,000 fine.
Answered on Jun 29th, 2015 at 4:25 PM

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