Consequences of Shoplifting
For some newcomers:
The legal consequences of shoplifting can include any or all of the following penalties: jail or prison time, punitive fines, community service hours, and more. Offenders are often prohibited from entering the place of business from which they stole goods. Teenage offender’s parents will most often be notified immediately if their child is caught shoplifting.
If you have been accused of shoplifting, it is important to seek the immediate assistance of an experienced criminal law lawyer who can inform you of the shoplifting laws in your state, protect your legal rights, and maximize your interests.
In some shoplifting cases when the value of the goods is minor and it is a first time offense, perhaps committed by a minor, the criminal justice system will issue a warning to the shoplifting offender rather than prosecute the case. This depends wholly on the circumstances, and does not mitigate the unlawfulness of shoplifting.
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But what if the person really is innocent, Blue Crystal?
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Can you not read consult a criminal defense Attorney!:wallbang:
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If you have been accused of shoplifting, it is important to seek the immediate assistance of an experienced criminal law lawyer who can inform you of the shoplifting laws in your state,
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Sorry, that wasn't meant as an actual question, but as something more to think about, my apologies.
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what if you just have questions for a lawyer will they still charge you just to ask a few questions
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Many Attorney will grant a free intial consultation
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dummie19
what if you just have questions for a lawyer will they still charge you just to ask a few questions
They can.
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panther10758
Many Attorney will grant a free intial consultation
I have never met one who charges nothing for a consultation. Some charge 1/2 of their normal hourly fee- $150.00 for a consultation. Most charge at least their hourly fee of $300-350.00/hr.
One charged me $1250. for a consultation because she claimed she had to do research in order to discuss my situation.