Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

If a 20 year old first offender is arrested for shoplifting, is merandized and fingerprinted and writes up a statement of guilt, what is his legal recourse? Is is possible to have the charges dropped? If so, how?


Asked on 2/07/10, 8:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

The person charged with shoplifting should hire a criminal defense attorney. The attorney may be able to defend the charge, or may need to negotiate a plea bargain which will hopefully allow this person to avoid a conviction on his or her permanent criminal record.

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Answered on 2/13/10, 9:16 pm


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