QUESTION
What will happen to my friend who was caught shoplifting?
Asked on Feb 14th, 2012 on Criminal Law - New Hampshire
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I have a friend who was caught shoplifting. It was her first time. I was wondering what the possible punishment for this would be, and if it would go on her permanent record. The incident happened in New Hampshire and the value was under 10 d0llars.
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Prosecutors generally are willing to resolve shoplifting cases, but it depends on which district court your friend is in. In Salem, for example, the standard fine is $600 plus a 12% penalty assessment. A shoplifting charge is a misdemeanor, but I can usually get the charge reduced to a violation level willful concealment for a first time offender. Any conviction will appear on her record, even a violation level offense. However, a violation conviction is not considered a crime.
Answered on Feb 15th, 2012 at 1:08 PM