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  • 11-20-2008, 12:26 AM
    kuladp
    Caught Shoplifting in Sears Michigan
    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan
    I am a student 23 years old from India. I went to sears yesterday and was caught shoplifting a wrist watch a small perfume bottle from a pack of 6. The total cost is $72.00. They caught me infront of the store and took me behind and took a photograph and asked me to sign a statement after taking my passport information. I told that i dont have a social security number , though i have as a foreign national. The police came and asked me if i did anything before , for which i replied no. This is the first time i am doing anything of such kind and i am ashamed of it. Could you advice what would be the probable charges for this crime. Will it be reflected on my record as I did not give the SSN. I dont want to apply for jobs with a 3.9 GPA that has a criminal record, is there any way i could getaway without it. Do I have o go to jail. Will I be benefited if i approach a lawyer. I have to present before the court, next week.
  • 11-20-2008, 10:46 PM
    PJ Weber
    Re: Caught Shoplifting in Sears Michigan
    Quote:

    I dont want to apply for jobs with a 3.9 GPA that has a criminal record, is there any way i could getaway without it. Do I have o go to jail. Will I be benefited if i approach a lawyer. I have to present before the court, next week.
    You will not go to jail

    Going to court without a lawyer would be seriously unwise

    If you cannot afford an attorney, plead not guilty
    and request a public defender

    Your attorney/PD can explore available options
  • 11-20-2008, 11:08 PM
    kuladp
    Re: Caught Shoplifting in Sears Michigan
    thank you sir for the reply. Please advice me how much would it cost ti hire a lawyer for these type of cases. Also, is there a way i can come out with out a criminal record. thank you
  • 11-21-2008, 09:03 PM
    PJ Weber
    Re: Caught Shoplifting in Sears Michigan
    A lawyer at your own expense for this could cost a minimum of $1500

    If you are unable to pay for a lawyer, you can request a Public
    Defender at little or no cost

    Quote:

    Also, is there a way i can come out with out a criminal record
    It depends on what deal your lawyer can get for you, there are no
    guarantees
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