Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: Retail Theft

yes it will appear on your record as a Felony arrest with a Misdemeanor resolution. Your record will never be clean unless you can obtain a sealing of your records which may not be possible depending on the facts. as far as the civil cause, Florida statutes permits treble damages specifically in theft cases regardless of whether the property was returned. If you chose not to pay, you may get sued and be liable for triple the damages.

Re: Retail Theft

You now have a conviction for a 2nd degree misdemeanor and it will be on your record forever.

Re: Retail Theft

You state that you were "offered" the above sentence; did you take the offer?

If you were given a "time served" sentence that requires an adjudication. An "adjudication" will stay on your record and cannot be expunged or sealed.

If you have recently accepted the State's offer you may be able to hire an attorney and withdraw your plea and try to get a better deal or take the case to trial.

My office is here in South Florida, give me a ring if you have any questions.

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