About 2 months ago I was charged with Grand Larceny (over $200.00) for pushing a cart full of groceries out of a Kroger's without paying.
I have severe ADD, which I am on medication for, and did not pay because I got distracted and forgot.
Here is my previous post about the incident:
http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87153
I had plenty of money to pay for the items, but the store refused to take any payment, and filed criminal charges.
Today I went to court, and my attorney managed to get the case "nolle prossed".
The prosecutor decided not to proceed with the case, mainly because of a letter written by my physician, because he thought the evidence against me was weak, and also because I had no prior criminal history.
So I just wanted to let folks know that having a LEGITIMATE medical condition COULD possibly mitigate your shoplifting charge, especially if it's a first offense.
By the way, I'm in the state of Virginia, and I'm 47 years old.

