If I was caught on a shoplifting charge for $15 worth of merchandise 5 months ago, what will happen to me in court?
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If I was caught on a shoplifting charge for $15 worth of merchandise 5 months ago, what will happen to me in court?
The store manager called the cops and I was arrested and taken to the police department where I was photographed and fingerprinted. I’m 18.
Asked on May 17, 2015 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If it is your first offense then you will probably be offered a deferred adjudication program, which you should take. Ask for a lawyer to be appointed for you or get one for a flat fee. The program will likely rewuire that you participate in a shoplifting course and complete same and maybe do some community service. It depends. Then if you stay out of trouble for a specific time frame (generally 6 months) the matter will be dismissed and you will not have a record. Lesson learned? Good luck.
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