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  1. #1
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    Default Retail Fraud at Meijers and MIP in Michigan

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan

    Hi everyone. I turned 20 in April and I stole a bottle of liquor that was $12 at Meijers. I got a call from my dad that the police were at his house and he told me to bring what I took to the police. So I brought the bottle back that was unopened still and the cop arrested me , fingerprinted me, and got bailed out for $100.

    I was charged with Retail Fraud under $200 and got an MIP for transporting the alcohol (wasn't expecting the MIP at all because I thought you could if it was unopened). Now I have to call for a court date.

    I really don't know what to do because I've never been in any trouble like this before, my record is clean, and I don't know if I should plea not guilty/guilty?.

    Also I was caught on camera, they have pictures of me walking out and everything (not with the bottle exposed I had it tucked in so nobody could see it).. I didn't see all of them but they probably have my license plate from my car.

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    Default Re: Retail Fraud at Meijers and MIP in Michigan

    Minor in possession: You were in possession of it. You were not stocking it. You were not helping Mom take in groceries....you get the idea. And since you stole it, you likely intended to consume it.

    As for your charges....you will want to see about getting a Criminal Defense Lawyer who may be able to get you into a diversion program. If you can't afford one, then at court, plead "Not Guilty" and ask for a public defender.

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