QUESTION
What will happen to me if I was caught with retail theft?
Asked on Aug 19th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Missouri
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What are the consequences if I plead guilty and pay the fine? After getting caught for shoplifting from a store? I was caught by video, and the police were on scene.
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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You will have a criminal record.
Answered on Aug 25th, 2015 at 4:54 AM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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I would advise you to mitigate the damages which you're going to incur as a result of your actions by hiring an attorney and taking advantage of all of the programs which might be available to you.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2015 at 6:09 PM
Potential penalty in Missouri for retail theft is 1 year in jail and $1,000 fine. Having a theft conviction on your permanent criminal record will prevent you from getting a job, renting an apartment, getting federal student loans (or any loan), and can affect your credit rating. Hire an attorney to represent you. Your attorney can get the charge dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2015 at 3:18 PM