Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

Re: shoplifting conviction

For theft of goods worth $500 or less, the penalty is $500 and /or jail time. If she does not have the funds, the jurisdiction may provide her with a public defender. She could also hire her own attorney.

Re: shoplifting conviction

You did not indicate where the alleged shoplifting occurred. If it was in Montgomery or Prince George's County (Rockville - Bethesda - Gaithersburg - Bowie - Greenbelt - etc.), please have your friend contact me. I will be glad to assist as I have handled many such cases.

Maryland law provides for a fine and possible imprisonment. Yes, this is a serious case. With proper legal representation, if she has no criminal record and can convince the State's Attorney to treat the case as a misdemeanor rather than as a felony, it is likely that she will receive probation and a fine, rather than imprisonment. (Of course, I do not know the specifics of your friend's case so I cannot speak specifically to her situation.)

If she would like to contact me to discuss this, I can be reached at 301-294-9500, or by email at [email protected].

Thanks for your inquiry. You are a good friend.

Richard S. Stolker

Attorney

Re: shoplifting conviction

I would be happy to speak with you about this arrest. I am very experienced and effective in Court. Any time Criminal charges are hanging over a person's liberty and reputation, it is important to have an effective litigator on your side. Call my office to scheule a free consultation. My phone # is: (301) 279-8773

Re: shoplifting conviction

She needs an attorney. If she applied for a Public Defender and that office has agreed to represent her she is represented. Keep in mind that the PD's office represents hundreds of people and she may not get the personal representation she wants. In MD. she will not be given a lawyer on the day of trial. Even if she has no defense to the crime an attorney could help to keep her record clean.

shoplifting

The maximum penalty for shopplifting $500.00 or more is up to 15 years in prison. Therefore this is a serious crime. You friend should contact a criminal lawyer, like myself, now so ther is time to prepare a defense. A criminal lawyer can contact the Prosecutor and work out a deal that would keep your friend out of jail, and her record clean. But you need to give the lawyer time to do this. Therefore get a lawyer NOW.

Re: shoplifting conviction

It seems that the arrest occured in Maryland- if so, please contact Lenny Stamm. He is a very experienced attorney and will take the best care if all of your legal needs. His number is 1-888-533-7417.

Thank you-

Head, Thomas, Webb & Willis, LLC