Shoplifting
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Are you facing Pennsylvania criminal charges or arrest for shoplifting crimes? Then speak to a PA Shoplifting Lawyer to defend your charges or arrest for such crimes as theft, receiving stolen goods, theft of services, retail theft, shoplifting and bad checks.
Shoplifting, also known as retail theft, can be a serious criminal charge under Pennsylvania criminal laws. The penalties for shoplifting vary according to the value of the items involved, but any criminal charge must be taken seriously if you hope to avoid the harshest consequences now and in the future.
Police and department stores will pursue charges of shoplifting for changing labels or price tags, disabling anti theft or security devices, or any behavior allegedly intending to deprive a retailer of the full value of merchandise.
Do not make the mistake of taking your first offense of shoplifting lightly. Even though a first offense of shoplifting often results in only a fine, it sets up the penalties for a second offense. In Pennsylvania, shoplifting charges are a recidivist offense with increasing penalties after each conviction. By “paying the fine” on the first offense, you may be facing future jail time. Fight the charges and your future by speaking to one of our experienced attorneys today.
Speak to Pennsylvania Shoplifting attorneys who have defended shoplifting charges and know the best legal defenses to a retail theft or shoplifting charge, such as contesting your intent to commit the crime and the motive or motivation of the store security person in charging as many individuals as possible.
Even in cases where the facts are not in dispute, our PA criminal defense lawyers will work to fight the punishment, get the charges reduced or get the charges dismissed through a first time offender or ARD Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program. The ARD program is available where we can convince the district attorney to offer it and place you on probation for a period of twelve to twenty four months in exchange for a dismissal of the charges at the end of the program and expungement eligibility.
| Retail Theft Offense | Category | Maximum Penalty |
| Items over $2000 in value, or theft is of a car or gun, or is a 3rd offense |
Third Degree Felony | up to 7 years in prison |
| Items valued over $150 but under $2000 | First Degree Misdemeanor | up to 5 years in prison |
| under $150 in value and 2nd Offense | Second Degree Misdemeanor | up to 3 years in prison |
| under $150 in value and 1st Offense | Summary Offense | up to 90 days in jail |
It is essential that a skilled attorney gets involved to dispute the District Attorney’s evidence, their version of events, and the testimony of their witnesses. It is important that you do not make the mistake and give a statement to the police or authorities before you have consulted and retained counsel.
Committed to Helping You Avoid the Worst Possible Scenario
While there are no guarantees in criminal defense law, understanding your rights and the legal options available to you can improve your chances when defending yourself from all retail theft, bad checks and shoplifting charges. As a criminal defense attorney serving Pennsylvania with years of experience in our criminal justice system, I understand how to negotiate with the court, how to identify questionable police conduct and suspicious testimony, and prevent clients from making certain kinds of mistakes.
You also need PA criminal lawyers both passionate in what they do and compassionate in their treatment of their clients. You deserve a Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer that is available when you need him, treats you with respect, and protects your rights vigorously. We make your choice all the clearer with locations throughout the metropolitan Philadelphia Pennsylvania, including Center City Philadelphia, West Chester PA, Downingtown/Exton PA, Kennett Square PA, Lancaster PA, King of Prussia PA, Plymouth Meeting PA, Radnor and Springfield PA.
We serve Downingtown, Paoli, Media, Norristown, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, Reading and Allentown. For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer, contact us at (888) 643-0006.
