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retail fraud gas station

In desperation last year when he was out of work my adult son took off after filling his gas tank because he did not have the money to pay. This week he was stopped by the police and was arrested and let out on bond for retail thief. Will he be going to jail? He is low income with a wife and 3 children he can not afford to pay up front and is afraid he will lose his job. A court hearing is schedule for next week.


Asked on 1/23/09, 2:14 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Timothy Klisz Klisz Law Office, PLLC

Re: retail fraud gas station

I would strongly encourage you to help your son hire a lawyer. He needs to keep this off his criminal record and avoid jail. Visit www.kliszlaw.com to discuss. Tim Klisz

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Answered on 1/23/09, 2:47 pm

Re: retail fraud gas station

Your son ought to have an attorney to help him with this case. Our defense team has been VERY sucessful with retail fraud cases all over Michigan. If you are willing to help him hire an experienced defense attorney, call us at 1 866.766.5245

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Answered on 1/23/09, 2:57 pm
Neil O'Brien Eaton County Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Re: retail fraud gas station

Your son's "desperation" is no excuse or defense to stealing.

His charge will probably be Retail Fraud 3rd Degree (or 2nd Degree if he has a prior theft conviction). Both are misdemeanors. However, for either one, there is a penalty "advisory" that adds a driver's license suspension under MCL 257.319.

Whether he gets jail is within the judge's discretion. One big factor is the defendant's prior criminal record.

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Answered on 1/23/09, 4:58 pm


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