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  1. #1
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    Default Shoplifting charge, first offense

    This weekend I was charged with shoplifting an item at the mall for $80. i didnt get fingerprinted or arrested but had to be detained and the store security took my id information, had me sign an agreement that I did steal, and i had to write why i stole.

    Also, when you do have to go to court to pay the fines, do you have to give a check or what other methods can you pay? Also, I am wondering what are PTI, diversion, and expungment? How can I request any of this?

    If anyone was convicted or knows someone who was convicted how much are the fines? i realize it is a maximum of $1000. let me know i will be very appreciative!!

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    Default Charged With Shoplifting

    You can ask at the courthouse what forms of payment they will take. Some courts do not accept personal checks.

    If you are interested in an alternative disposition, you should consider consulting a local lawyer. Charge and plea bargaining policies can vary significantly between prosecutor's offices and courts, even within a state. Although if you are comfortable with it, and really don't want to consult a lawyer, when you go to court you can ask the prosecutor about alternative dispositions.

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