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    Unhappy I'm Not An American Citizen And I Was Caught Shoplifting

    Hey, I'm 21 years old and I'm not from US, I have a tourist visa for 1 year. That's my first time offence, the amount of merchandise was about 100$, I'm now in Tennessee. The police guy told me, that my behavior was really good and he decided to prosecute me himself instead of stores, he told me, that it'd be easier for me. I understand, that, if in my country I could just return everything back, here laws differ. What penalty can I get for this misdemeaner.

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    Default Re: I'm Not An American Citizen And I Was Caught Shoplifting

    Pursuant to Tennessee Code § 39-14-105, that's a Class A Misdemeanor, which according to § 40-31-111 is punishable by a sentence of "not greater than eleven (11) months, twenty-nine (29) days or a fine not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), or both, unless otherwise provided by statute." Still, you are most likely looking at probation.

    Make sure your lawyer is familiar with the immigration consequences of a guilty plea.

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