Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

Shoplifting

I was recently charged with misdeamor shoplifting. This is my first shoplifting offense, in fact, my first run-in ever with the law. The item was a $50.00 pair of shoes. I have a court date scheduled. What sentence am I looking at if I plead guilty? Would there be any possibity of jail time considering this is my first offense? Should I hire a lawyer for such a petty crime?


Asked on 9/08/04, 4:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jim Hough Thomas J. Hough, Jr., P.C.

Re: Shoplifting

You should hire a lawyer. There are procedures available to protect your record, which I think are important enough to warrant representation.

There is no special category of petty crime. It is not looked at as petty, by prospective employers. To take a cavalier attitude about your criminal record may say something about your character in the eyes of a prospective employer. On the other hand, the fact that you thought enough about the situation to submit the question, shows your are a caring person. That said, go get an attorney. What I have in mind is a simple procedure, and should not result in signifcant costs. But you need to do this before the case is arraigned.

If you would like to discuss this further, please call.

Jim Hough

770-607-5300

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Answered on 9/10/04, 10:42 am


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