Have You Been Charged With Shoplifting In Minneapolis?
Your first arrest for shoplifting may be a felony; many stores track “regular” shoplifters, people who may take one or two mid-value items at a time, but over time, these items add up to cross the threshold from a petty misdemeanor shoplifting charge to a felony charge. Or, perhaps you were caught changing price tags or not fully scanning everything at the self-checkout lane. No matter how your shoplifting charge occurred, our Minneapolis, MN shoplifting lawyer can help you. We protect your rights and fight to get your charges dismissed or your penalty lessened.
You have the right to hire a lawyer at any time, whether you have just been arrested or have already been charged and are facing a trial. When you work with Archambault Criminal Defense, you benefit from our experience as a prosecutor. We know how the other side operates, what kind of evidence they use to put shoplifters away, and, sometimes, most importantly, when they’re ready to make a deal. Don’t fight alone. Stand up for your rights, starting with the right to an attorney. Call us today for a consultation.
Shoplifting Charges Mean A Permanent Criminal Record. Our Attorneys Protect You.
The penalties for a felony conviction for shoplifting in Minnesota include up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. As a former prosecutor, our lead attorney has a unique perspective to offer clients like you. The effects of a felony conviction for theft could have lifelong implications, including derailing your career. Many employers avoid hiring people with felony theft convictions, which could make it almost impossible to get a job in any kind of finance, retail, or banking field.
Even a misdemeanor conviction for shoplifting can follow you long after being released from jail. If you have a professional license, such as nursing, law, or accounting, a misdemeanor theft charge could jeopardize your license.
Our legal team has decades of combined experience and significant resources to investigate and contest the charges against you. For example, store cameras may not have the best resolution; this is a common way we challenge the prosecutor’s evidence. Or, perhaps you intended to pay for the item, but forgot it in the bottom of a shopping cart or bag. You shouldn’t be punished for a simple mistake. We gather the right evidence to make a strong case for your innocence.
Our Attorneys Help You Avoid A Shoplifting Conviction
Having a guilty plea for shoplifting, especially a felony charge, expunged from your record is costly, with no guarantee of success. The best way to avoid a shoplifting conviction is to hire our savvy Minneapolis shoplifting lawyer right away. As a former prosecutor, we know when the other side is bluffing and may not have the evidence to convict you. We may be able to create a deal with the prosecutor to avoid theft charges.
If you’re found guilty, we can work to mitigate your penalty and avoid jail time. We may also be able to keep the charge off your permanent record or have it disappear after a certain time period so that one mistake doesn’t follow you around for your entire life.
The attorneys at Archambault Criminal Defense can help you achieve the best possible outcome for your shoplifting charge. We are ready to get started today. Call us for a personalized consultation.
